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George Ayliffe

A student at Oxford, known for his rowing prowess.

minor

Also known as Ayliffe

First appearance: i the first day

George Ayliffe shows up with force in VI: Gray and Blue. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A painter whose portrait of Stella Michael dislikes; Stella is fascinated by him.
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In VI: Gray and Blue: A painter whose portrait of Stella Michael dislikes; Stella is fascinated by him. Later, in XIII: Plashers Mead: Mentioned as a former painter who became a 'promising realist'; part of Stella's…

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MFMadame FlauveLHLily HadenMFMichael FaneSCStella Cunning…CVClarissa VineGAGeorge Ayliffe

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Social and Athletic Acquaintances
  • Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
  • School and Family Circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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