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Jack Horton

A friend of Vernon's from his school days.

minor

Also known as Jack

First appearance: i

Jack Horton shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Amelie's husband, good-looking but shabby and irritable.
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CAColonel AnsteyAKAmelie KingNVNell VerekerJHJack Horton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • London and school acquaintances
  • Vernon's inner circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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