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Mr. Eshton

Local magistrate and guest at Thornfield with his family.

minor

Also known as Eshton, Mrs. Eshton, Amy Eshton, Amy, Louisa Eshton, Louisa

First appearance: xvii

See Mr. Eshton in xviiBook page

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JEJane EyreBIBlanche IngramMRMr. RochesterGRGeorgiana ReedFLFrederick LynnMEMr. Eshton

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  • Gateshead and Thornfield associates
  • Protagonist

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See Mr. Eshton in xvii