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Captain Larkin

An American naval officer involved in the Siberian intervention.

minor

Also known as Captain Larkin

First appearance: part iii intervening in siberia

Captain Larkin shows up with force in The Spring Dinner and the Waiting Game. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In The Spring Dinner and the Waiting Game: A U.S. Navy captain who discusses discipline with Sir Hugo and eats his fish in…

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Character groups

  • Minor Aristocratic Figures
  • Siberian Intervention Characters

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