Short Fiction · Character
Christopher Swetman
A young man leaving for India under competitive examination, whose tender parting with Agatha at the mill bridge sets a long shadow over both their futures.
supporting
Also known as Swetman, Christopher
First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak
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Christopher Swetman stands on the mill bridge at dusk, swinging hands with Agatha in the last light before departure, buoyed by Macaulay and the promise of a meritocratic career abroad. He is earnest, a little pompous…
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- Romantic Entanglements and Consequences
- Clever Tricks and Family Legacy
- Protagonist
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