In the Midst of Life · Character
Charles Breede
A deceased man whose will causes conflict.
minor
Also known as the late Charles Breede
First appearance: the famous gilson bequest
Charles Breede shows up with force in The Night. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Breede house is named after him, and it is reputedly haunted.
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In The Night: The Breede house is named after him, and it is reputedly haunted. Later, in The Day After: The late Charles Breede, whose…
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