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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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EWEverard WebleyDBDennis BurlapMRMary RampionMBMrs. BidlakeNONorahHBHugo Brockle

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.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Hugo Brockle in iv
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