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Hugo Brockle
A friend of the Tantamounts, a minor aristocrat.
minor
Also known as Hugo, Hughie
First appearance: iv
Hugo Brockle shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Admires Polly Logan's profile from behind, contemplating whether to remind her of their childhood acquaintance in Kensington Gardens.
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In II: Admires Polly Logan's profile from behind, contemplating whether to remind her of their childhood acquaintance in Kensington Gardens. Later, in XXIII: Webley's subordinate; arrives late due to a romantic walk…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Political and social rivals
- Central characters and lovers
- Party guests and lovers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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