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Simon Malmesbury

A priest who is killed by a black arrow.

minor

First appearance: book i the two lads

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Character Web

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MAMatchamAPAppleyardDSDick SheltonBHBennet HatchEDEllis DuckworthSMSimon Malmesbury

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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Story tension across the book.

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

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See Simon Malmesbury in book i the two lads