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Tony Tuppett

A groom at Rufford Hall, loyal to Lord Rufford.

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Also known as Tony, Tuppett, Poor Tony Tuppett

First appearance: xvii lord rufford s invitation

Tony Tuppett shows up with force in The Old Kennels. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Huntsman who leads the hounds; comments on the lack of foxes at Bragton and secures the hounds in a barn after poison is found.
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Tony Tuppett first appears in 0016 xvii lord rufford s invitation.

In The Old Kennels: Huntsman who leads the hounds; comments on the lack of foxes at Bragton and secures the hounds in a barn after poison is found.

Later, in From Impington Gorse: The huntsman who skillfully stops the hounds to prevent them from entering Dillsborough Wood, which he fears is poisoned.

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  • Other

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  • Main characters and local gentry
  • Extended society and household members

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Mary’s unrequited love…

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See Tony Tuppett in xvii lord rufford s invitation
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