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Lumsden

A captain or local figure.

minor

Also known as little Lumsden, old Lumsden, Captain Lumsden

First appearance: part i the quarry and the beach

Lumsden shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Captain of the Breeze; rescues Kemp; skeptical but agrees to take him to Havana.
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In IV: Captain of the Breeze; rescues Kemp; skeptical but agrees to take him to Havana. Later, in V: Master of the ship; attempts to calm…

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See Lumsden in part i the quarry and the beach

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TCTomas CastroMCMajor CowperMEMercerSRSeñor RamonSHSeptimus HearnLULumsden

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Military and titled gentlemen
  • Protagonist
  • Extended cast and servants
  • Central expatriate circle

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

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See Lumsden in part i the quarry and the beach