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Dowager Lady Kirkleatham

An elderly noblewoman mentioned in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Lady Kirkleatham, the Kirkleatham

First appearance: the knees of the gods

Dowager Lady Kirkleatham shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the target of the planned heist; her diamonds are the intended prize.
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Dowager Lady Kirkleatham first appears in 0015 the knees of the gods.

In I: Mentioned as the target of the planned heist; her diamonds are the intended prize.

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AJA. J. RafflesLELord Ernest Be…BUBunnyDLDowager Lady Kirklea…

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