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Mrs. Umbleby

The wife of the lawyer Mr. Umbleby.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Yates Umbleby

First appearance: i the greshams of greshamsbury

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THThe Honourable…MYMr. Yates Umbl…LSLouis ScatcherdJMJack MartinMFMr. FothergillMUMrs. Umbleby

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  • Minor Characters and Background Figures
  • Greshamsbury Family and Associates
  • Aristocrats and Legal Advisors

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