The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn · Character
Peter Wilks
The deceased man whose inheritance the King and Duke try to steal.
minor
Also known as Mr. Wilks, Peter, Old Peter
First appearance: XXIV
Peter Wilks shows up with force in XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Deceased tanner; his death and inheritance are the target of the king and duke's scam.
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In XXIV: Deceased tanner; his death and inheritance are the target of the king and duke's scam. Later, in Chapter XXVII: Deceased; his…
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