Sinister Street · Character
John Venables
A friend from Michael's Oxford days.
minor
Also known as Venables
First appearance: i the first day
John Venables shows up with force in II: The First Week. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The steward of the J.C.R., mentioned as the keeper of Venner's office.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Oxford Social and Lodging Circle
- School and University Peers
- Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
- School and Family Circle
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