Dombey and Son · Character
Doctor Peps
Fashionable physician attending Mrs. Dombey's childbirth.
minor
Also known as Doctor Peps, Doctor Parker Peps, Parker Peps
First appearance: Dombey and Son
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A court physician attending Mrs.
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Character groups
- Minor and background figures
- Central characters and household
- Protagonist
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