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Matthew Yorke

The eldest Yorke son, a farmer.

minor

Also known as Matthew

First appearance: ix briarmains

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MPMrs. PryorRMRobert MooreLNLady NunnelyMYMartin YorkeRYRose YorkeMYMatthew Yorke

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Matthew Yorke in ix briarmains