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Lord Shoreby

A Lancastrian nobleman who is killed by Dick.

minor

Also known as old Lord Shoreby himself, the Lord of Shoreby, Shoreby

First appearance: ii the battle of shoreby

Lord Shoreby shows up with force in The House by the Shore. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Meets Sir Daniel on the down and is led to the house by the shore; described as a man of infamous reputation.
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In The House by the Shore: Meets Sir Daniel on the down and is led to the house by the shore; described as a man of infamous reputation. Later, in II: A Skirmish in the Dark: Suspected by Dick of being behind the…

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MAMatchamGRGreensheveONOld NicholasHFHugh FerrymanJAJohn Amend-AllLSLord Shoreby

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  • Minor Characters & Victims
  • Sir Daniel's Opponents & Allies

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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