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Frank Castleton

A friend from Michael's Oxford social set.

minor

Also known as Castleton, Mrs. Castleton

First appearance: i the first day

Frank Castleton shows up with force in VII: Venner’s. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Castleton is mentioned as having coined the term 'extensions of premises' for the room moves.
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In VII: Venner’s: Castleton is mentioned as having coined the term 'extensions of premises' for the room moves. Later, in 202 High: Defends Maurice's story in Venner's, though privately annoyed; earlier helped Maurice…

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DCDom Cuthbert M…MFMrs. FaneBABrother AloysiusSSSylvia ScarlettVTVernon TownsendFCFrank Castleton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Oxford Social and Lodging Circle
  • School and Family Circle
  • School and University Peers

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