Orley Farm · Character
Augustus Staveley
Judge Staveley's eldest son, a barrister about the courts, friend to Felix Graham, and a man whose wet-morning attentions to Sophia Furnival worry his mother.
supporting
Also known as Augustus, Staveley, Gus, Mr. Staveley, uncle Gus, Mr. Augustus Staveley, Mr. Augustus, Master Augustus, Mrs. Augustus Staveley, Mrs. Staveley
First appearance: The Staveley Family
As a supporting figure in Orley Farm, Augustus Staveley is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Young Staveley, friend of Felix Graham, criticizes Von Bauhr's speech as intolerable.
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Augustus Staveley moves easily between Noningsby, the law courts, and the drawing rooms of eligible young women, embodying the confident, well-connected professional class. His friendship with Felix Graham and his…
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- Friendship
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Character groups
- Legal professionals and family
- Neighbors and romantic interests
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Felix Graham
friendship · positive
Augustus Staveley is Felix Graham's close friend and law partner, supporting him despite… How this plays out →
- Felix Graham
friendship · positive
Augustus Staveley is Felix Graham's close friend and law partner, supporting him despite… How this plays out →
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Augustus Staveley appears across 15 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XVII: Von Bauhr
- The English von Bauhr
- The Staveley Family
- Christmas at Noningsby
- Monkton Grange
- Footsteps in the Corridor
- The Angel of Light
- Why Should He Go?
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