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Winterbones

Sir Roger Scatcherd's clerk and drinking companion.

minor

Also known as Mr. Winterbones, Ask Winterbones

First appearance: IX: Sir Roger Scatcherd

Winterbones shows up with force in IX: Sir Roger Scatcherd. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sir Roger's clerk, who drinks gin in the bedroom and is blamed by Lady Scatcherd for the room's stench; Dr.
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In IX: Sir Roger Scatcherd: Sir Roger's clerk, who drinks gin in the bedroom and is blamed by Lady Scatcherd for the room's stench; Dr. Thorne suggests sending him back to London. Later, in X: Sir Roger’s Will:…

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LSLouis ScatcherdTHThe Honourable…MAMr. AthillDCDr. CenturyMGMr. GreysonWIWinterbones

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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