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Mr. Benning

Richard Benning's relative, involved in the inheritance.

minor

Also known as Benning

First appearance: a watcher by the dead

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EMEva MaynardPAPaulineHBHerman BrayleRBRichard BenningMBMr. Benning

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Love triangle and inheritance
  • Feuds, secrets, and tragic fates
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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