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Mr. Moy

A solicitor involved in legal matters.

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First appearance: xxix anne among the lawyers

Mr. Moy shows up with force in A Scotch Marriage. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Geoffrey's lawyer, who verifies the evidence and concedes the marriage is legally binding.
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Mr. Moy first appears in 0047 xxix anne among the lawyers.

In A Scotch Marriage: Geoffrey's lawyer, who verifies the evidence and concedes the marriage is legally binding.

Later, in XLIX: The Night: Geoffrey's lawyer who refuses further involvement and provides the address of Bishopriggs and Mrs. Inchbare.

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LHLord HolchesterSPSir Patrick Lu…GDGeoffrey Delam…ABArnold Brinkwo…ASAnne SilvesterMMMr. Moy

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  • Other

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  • Central marriage plot characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Closing

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