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Luke William

A young man who comes to the bayou from the city.

minor

Also known as Mr. Luke William, Mr. Billy, Billy

First appearance: a wizard from gettysburg

Luke William shows up with force in The Lilies. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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LMLittle Marie L…MDMadame DelisleMAMamoucheEUEuphrasieAPAunt PinkyLWLuke William

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Loss, change, and hidden kindness
  • Family secrets and hidden desires
  • Return, secrets, and passion
  • Duty, love, and return

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

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