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Richard William Chandos

A character with a formal name, possibly a relative of Mr. Chandos.

minor

Also known as William

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The narrator, who stays with Mansel out of loyalty and provides support to Adèle.

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With Jonathan Mansel (professional): Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their bond forged through shared danger and mutual competence. With Adèle Pleydell (social): Adèle and Chandos move in the same high-society circles, their interactions polite but superficial, with no deeper connection. With Jonathan Mansel (professional): Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their bond forged through shared danger and mutual competence.

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Character Web

13 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Key Male Relations
Protagonist
Central Intrigue Network
Elder Pleydell Circle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Jonathan Mansel
professional · positive
Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their… How this plays out →
Adèle Pleydell
social · neutral
Jonathan Mansel
professional · positive
Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their… How this plays out →
Adèle Pleydell
social · neutral
Jonathan Mansel
professional · positive
Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their… How this plays out →

Jonathan Mansel
Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their bond forged through shared danger and mutual competence.
Adèle Pleydell
Adèle and Chandos move in the same high-society circles, their interactions polite but superficial, with no deeper connection.
Jonathan Mansel
Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their bond forged through shared danger and mutual competence.
Adèle Pleydell
Adèle and Chandos move in the same high-society circles, their interactions polite but superficial, with no deeper connection.
Jonathan Mansel
Jonathan and Chandos are fellow operatives who collaborate on high-stakes missions, their bond forged through shared danger and mutual competence.

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Richard William Chandos appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

VI: The Love of a Lady
The narrator, who stays with Mansel out of loyalty and provides support to Adèle.
VII: We Practise to Deceive
Narrates the chapter, follows Mansel's orders, and participates in the failed plan. He is shaken by the events but is shamed out of his despair by Mansel's composure.
VIII: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Narrates the chapter; he is freed and rests while Mansel handles the aftermath.
IX: Full Measure
The narrator, who reflects on the events and his role, feeling remorse for forgetting Casemate and witnessing the final moments.

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