Greenmantle · Character
Solly Maritz
A Boer rebel and ally of the Germans in South Africa, mentioned in backstory.
minor
Also known as Solomon, Maritz, old Solly Maritz
First appearance: Peter Pienaar
Solly Maritz's tie to Peter Pienaar is one of the pressures that moves Greenmantle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in the cover story fabricated by Hannay and Peter; a Boer leader they claim to have fought alongside.
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With Peter Pienaar (rivalry): Former countrymen turned enemies, as Maritz collaborates with the Germans against Pienaar's side. With Peter Pienaar (rivalry): Former countrymen turned enemies, as Maritz collaborates with…
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting figures and locals
- Protagonist
- Central conspirators and agents
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Peter Pienaar
rivalry · negative
Former countrymen turned enemies, as Maritz collaborates with the Germans against… How this plays out →
- Peter Pienaar
rivalry · negative
Former countrymen turned enemies, as Maritz collaborates with the Germans against… How this plays out →
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