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Mr. Gladstone

A historical figure mentioned in passing, not a direct character.

minor

Also known as Gladstone

First appearance: i

Mr. Gladstone shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Speaks at the unveiling, revealing that Lucy Brent painted and donated Constant's portrait.
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In VIII: Speaks at the unveiling, revealing that Lucy Brent painted and donated Constant's portrait. Later, in The Riot at the Unveiling:…

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TMTom MortlakeACArthur ConstantPCPeter CrowlGGGeorge GrodmanDCDenzil CantercotMGMr. Gladstone

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See Mr. Gladstone in i
See Mr. Gladstone in VIII