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Julius Handford

Mysterious alias used by John Rokesmith when first appearing in London.

minor

Also known as Mr. Julius Handford, Mr. Handford, Handford

First appearance: ii the man from somewhere

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  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Minor associates of Boffins and travelers
  • Central characters and rivals
  • Veneering dinner guests

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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