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The Captain

Captain Cronin, a bluff, cigar-chewing observer of revolutions, watches a Caribbean coup unfold like a theatrical he can't quite take seriously.

supporting

Also known as the Captain

First appearance: lord oakhurst s curse

As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, The Captain is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Referenced as the clerk in charge of the file room.
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Captain Cronin stands at the edge of Anchurian politics, trading wagers with Mr. Vincenti while General Pilar delivers a speech that quietly buries one regime and resurrects another. He's a practical man among dreamers…

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  • Diverse ensemble of recurring types
  • Protagonist

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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