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Sam Hobson

A young man whose romantic hopes are dashed.

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Also known as Sam, dear Sam, Samuel Hobson

First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak

Sam Hobson shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sophy's former lover and gardener, who wishes to marry her after her husband's death.
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In The Son's Veto: Sophy's former lover and gardener, who wishes to marry her after her husband's death. Later, in I: A young gardener who…

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RORogerJHJames HardcomeCBCharles Bradfo…AHAlwyn HillSOSophiaSHSam Hobson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Romantic Entanglements and Consequences
  • Complex Web of Love and Consequences

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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