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Mr. Bowman

A man who investigates a strange occurrence in a church.

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First appearance: the uncommon prayerbook

Mr. Bowman shows up with force in Letter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The innkeeper of the King's Head; he initially offers solemn sympathy but then passionately recounts a quarrel with Uncle H.
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In Letter II: The innkeeper of the King's Head; he initially offers solemn sympathy but then passionately recounts a quarrel with Uncle H. over a cask of beer. Later, in Letter III: The innkeeper who expresses his…

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SRSir RichardMPMr. PalmerMKMr. KarswellMLMr. LucasJHJohn HarringtonMBMr. Bowman

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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