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Mr. Romer

A barrister involved in the election petition.

minor

Also known as Poor Mr. Romer, unfortunate Mr. Romer

First appearance: The Election

Mr. Romer shows up with force in The Election. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A barrister accompanying Closerstil who helps persuade Reddypalm by promising to settle his bill.
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In The Election: A barrister accompanying Closerstil who helps persuade Reddypalm by promising to settle his bill. Later, in Sir Roger Is Unseated: Sir Roger's agent, found guilty of bribery; later sent to Hong-Kong…

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6 connections

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MNMr. NearthewindeFGFrank GreshamDODuke of OmniumMRMr. ReddypalmMCMr. CloserstilMRMr. Romer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Election Agents and Lawyers
  • Protagonist
  • Aristocrats and Legal Advisors

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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