Short Fiction · Character
Cornelius
A man whose name is invoked in moments of surprise.
minor
Also known as Heaven, Corney, Good Heaven Cornelius
First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak
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In Conjuror Trendle: The conjuror Trendle, a dealer in furze and turf, who performs the egg divination and hints at an enemy's work. Later, in A Tragedy of Two Ambitions: The younger brother, a curate, who shares…
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- Other
Character groups
- Romantic Misunderstandings and Dilemmas
- Romantic Entanglements and Consequences
- Haunting Past Actions
- Complex Web of Love and Consequences
- Family Complications and Mix-ups
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