Midwinter · Character
Mr. Secretary Murray
A government secretary involved in political machinations.
minor
Also known as Mr. Murray
First appearance: iii in which private matters cut across affairs of state
Mr. Secretary Murray shows up with force in II: In Which a Nobleman Is Perplexed. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A guest at Cornbury, engages in political banter with the Duchess.
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In II: In Which a Nobleman Is Perplexed: A guest at Cornbury, engages in political banter with the…
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- Protagonist
- Main conspirators and nobles
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