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Mr. Ashton

Father of Roland and Emma Ashton.

minor

Also known as Ashton

First appearance: iv a first meeting

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JVJohn VernonEVEdward VernonHVHester VernonHVHarry VernonEVEllen VernonMAMr. Ashton

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and rivals
  • Vernon family core
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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