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Adonijah

A mysterious Jewish figure who possesses ancient knowledge.

minor

Also known as Jew, the Jew Adonijah

First appearance: xxiv

Adonijah shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Aged Jewish scholar who has lived in the vault for sixty years; he offers Monçada food and refuge, mocking his fears and contrasting the Inquisition's cruelty with his own…
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In XIII: Aged Jewish scholar who has lived in the vault for sixty years; he offers Monçada food and refuge, mocking his fears and contrasting the Inquisition's cruelty with his own harmless relics. Later, in XIV: The…

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STStantonEMElinor MortimerALAlonzoMMMargaret Morti…RERebekahADAdonijah

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  • Jewish Mystical Figures
  • Spanish Inquisition Victims
  • Mortimer Family Drama
  • Embedded Tale Characters

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See Adonijah in xxiv