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Archdeacon Beverley

A high-ranking churchman and influential figure in Carlingford society.

minor

Also known as the Archdeacon, Mr. Archdeacon Beverley, Mr. Beverley, Archdeacon, The Archdeacon, Dear Mr. Beverley

First appearance: ix

Archdeacon Beverley's tie to Lucilla Marjoribanks is one of the pressures that moves Miss Marjoribanks—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Arrives unexpectedly a day early and pays homage to Lucilla, becoming a new focus of attention.

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With Lucilla Marjoribanks (social): Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a prominent figure in local society. With Mrs. Chiley (social): Archdeacon Beverley and Mrs. Chiley are respected members of Carlingford society who interact cordially. With Mr. Cavendish (social): Archdeacon Beverley and Mr. Cavendish have a polite but distant social relationship, with the Archdeacon disapproving of Cavendish's character.

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See Archdeacon Beverley in ix

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Lucilla Marjoribanks
social · positive
Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a… How this plays out →
Mrs. Chiley
social · positive
Mr. Cavendish
social · ambivalent
Lucilla Marjoribanks
social · positive
Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a… How this plays out →
Lucilla Marjoribanks
social · positive
Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a… How this plays out →
Mrs. Chiley
social · positive
Mrs. Chiley
social · positive
Mr. Cavendish
social · ambivalent
Mr. Cavendish
social · ambivalent

Lucilla Marjoribanks
Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a prominent figure in local society.
Mrs. Chiley
Archdeacon Beverley and Mrs. Chiley are respected members of Carlingford society who interact cordially.
Mr. Cavendish
Archdeacon Beverley and Mr. Cavendish have a polite but distant social relationship, with the Archdeacon disapproving of Cavendish's character.
Lucilla Marjoribanks
Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a prominent figure in local society.
Lucilla Marjoribanks
Archdeacon Beverley is a respected elder in Carlingford who interacts with Lucilla as a prominent figure in local society.
Mrs. Chiley
Archdeacon Beverley and Mrs. Chiley are respected members of Carlingford society who interact cordially.
Mrs. Chiley
Archdeacon Beverley and Mrs. Chiley are respected members of Carlingford society who interact cordially.
Mr. Cavendish
Archdeacon Beverley and Mr. Cavendish have a polite but distant social relationship, with the Archdeacon disapproving of Cavendish's character.
Mr. Cavendish
Archdeacon Beverley and Mr. Cavendish have a polite but distant social relationship, with the Archdeacon disapproving of Cavendish's character.

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See Archdeacon Beverley in ix

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Archdeacon Beverley appears across 12 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter XVI
Arrives unexpectedly a day early and pays homage to Lucilla, becoming a new focus of attention.
Chapter XVII
Arrives in Carlingford and attends Lucilla's Thursday gathering, causing some social friction due to his timing and progressive views.
XIX
Mentioned as a recent visitor and rival for Lucilla's attention; his name causes a reaction in Mr. Cavendish.
XXII
Accompanies Lucilla to the school, where he is shocked to encounter Mrs. Mortimer, revealing a prior connection.
Chapter XXIII
His appearance causes Mr. Cavendish to flee and Mrs. Mortimer to faint; Lucilla sees him as a potential match for the widow.
XXIV
Confronts Lucilla about Mrs. Mortimer's alleged folly, becomes agitated by her insinuations, and reveals his deep opposition to the marriage.
XXIX
Feared by Mr. Cavendish as a potential source of public humiliation at Lucilla's event.
XXXI
Mentioned as about to marry Mrs. Mortimer; Lucilla fears he might draw back again when he sees her among fresh faces.
XXXII
Enters sullenly, watches Lucilla's progress with jealous rage, and reacts with horror upon seeing Mr. Cavendish at the table, exclaiming 'Good God!'
XXXIII
In a Berserker rage, he confronts Mr. Cavendish and Mrs. Mortimer, but is restrained by social conventions and Lucilla's presence.
XXXVI
Married Mrs. Mortimer instead of proposing to Lucilla.
Chapter XLV
Adds a postscript to his wife's letter, offering Lucilla a home at the Deanery.

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