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Frank Erne

Milly Erne's husband and father of Bess, a tragic figure from the past.

minor

Also known as Frank

First appearance: i lassiter

Frank Erne first appears in 0000 i lassiter.

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  • Other

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  • Central antagonists and tragic past
  • Minor characters and horses
  • Protagonist

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

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