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Major Dacre

A military officer in the war sections.

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Also known as Dacre

First appearance: i

Major Dacre shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Major Dacre is a tall, dark man at dinner who talks about India and later interrupts Vernon and Nell's private moment with the green girl.
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In II: Major Dacre is a tall, dark man at dinner who talks about India and later interrupts Vernon and Nell's private moment with the green girl. Later, in II: Briefly mentioned by Vernon as a rival for Nell's…

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RMReverend MotherJWJoe WaiteVDVernon DeyreNVNell VerekerGGGeorge GreenMDMajor Dacre

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  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Vernon's inner circle
  • Protagonist

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