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Egbert Elvesham

An old man who offers a strange inheritance.

minor

Also known as old Elvesham, Elvesham

First appearance: The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham

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The elderly philosopher who orchestrates the body swap with Eden, using a mysterious powder in a liqueur.
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  • Diverse strange tales
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