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Luke Holway

A man whose actions have consequences for his family.

minor

Also known as Luke

First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak

Luke Holway shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Returns too late for his father's burial; later arranges for a headstone but fails to secure reburial; returns after the war as a decorated sergeant-major.
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MRMilly RichardsLULord Uplandtow…JHJim HaywardSHSam HobsonLHLuke Holway

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