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Althea Burroughs

A woman from the past, possibly connected to Charles Knollys.

minor

Also known as poor Althea

First appearance: book i the knollys family

Althea Burroughs shows up with force in III: I Succumb. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Miss Butterworth's deceased friend, whose children she feels compelled to visit.
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  • Knollys family and associates
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See Althea Burroughs in book i the knollys family