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Mr. Berners

A gentleman and friend of the Egremont circle.

minor

Also known as Berners

First appearance: I

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In I: A member of the group, participating in betting and conversation. Later, in Chapter I: An MP who walks with Egerton and is uneasy…

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SGSybil GerardLMLord MarneyMEMr. EgertonCECharles EgremontAMAlfred Mountch…MBMr. Berners

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Aristocratic social circle
  • Protagonist
  • Political figures and agents

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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