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Tom Williams

A young man, possibly a suitor or friend of the family.

minor

Also known as Tom

First appearance: i

Tom Williams shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Fled to Boulogne, was wounded in a quarrel, and repented; Mr.
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LTLettice Tremar…FVFrank VarleyMWMr. WardenLHLord HardcastleMHMr. HillTWTom Williams

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central mystery circle
  • Protagonist
  • Investigation and past

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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