Scarhaven Keep · Character

Mr. Stafford

A solicitor involved in the legal affairs of the Oliver and Greyle families.

minor

Also known as Stafford

First appearance: xv the cablegram from new york

Mr. Stafford's tie to Bassett Oliver is one of the pressures that moves Scarhaven Keep—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Business manager for Bassett Oliver; he is anxious and perplexed by Oliver's failure to appear for rehearsal.

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With Bassett Oliver (professional): Bassett Oliver and Mr. Stafford are theatrical colleagues, working together on plays and sharing professional respect. With Bassett Oliver (professional): Bassett Oliver and Mr.

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Character Web

13 connections

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Legal and Clerical Support
Central Mystery Characters
Background and Ancillary Figures

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Bassett Oliver
professional · positive
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Bassett Oliver
professional · positive
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Mr. Stafford appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Wanted at Rehearsal
Business manager for Bassett Oliver; he is anxious and perplexed by Oliver's failure to appear for rehearsal.
Grey Rock and Grey Sea
Theater manager; leads the search for Oliver and travels with Copplestone to Scarhaven.
III: The Man Who Knew Something
Business manager of Oliver's company; arrives with a policeman; learns Oliver was last seen heading to the Keep; voices suspicion of foul play and departs for Norcaster.
Left on Guard
Returns with newspapers publicizing the disappearance; coordinates the search and meets with Sir Cresswell.

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