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Mr. Marchwood

A neighbor and friend of the Lundies.

minor

Also known as Mr. Marchwood of Hurlbeck

First appearance: fourth scene windygates

Mr. Marchwood shows up with force in XLVII: The Last Chance. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Executor of Lord Holchester's will, he informs Sir Patrick of the unsigned codicil and the deathbed conditions.
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Mr. Marchwood first appears in 0033 fourth scene windygates.

In XLVII: The Last Chance: Executor of Lord Holchester's will, he informs Sir Patrick of the unsigned codicil and the deathbed conditions.

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SPSir Patrick Lu…GDGeoffrey Delam…ASAnne SilvesterLHLord HolchesterLLLady LundieMMMr. Marchwood

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  • Other

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  • Minor acquaintances and deceased
  • Protagonist
  • Central marriage plot characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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