Death Comes for the Archbishop · Character
Boyd O'Reilly
An Irish priest who serves in the New Mexico territory.
minor
Also known as O'Reilly
First appearance: ii a letter from leavenworth
Boyd O'Reilly shows up with force in Book VI: Doña Isabella. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Young Irish Catholic lawyer managing Olivares's estate; seeks help from the priests in the will dispute.
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In Book VI: Doña Isabella: Young Irish Catholic lawyer managing Olivares's estate; seeks help from the priests in the will dispute. Later, in II: The Lady: The young Irish Catholic lawyer managing Olivares's estate,…
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- Other
Character groups
- Traveling assistants and clergy
- Minor figures and historical references
- Protagonist
- Central clergy and allies
- Wealthy Spanish society
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- Breaking point
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