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Sir Anthony Ferndale

An elderly and kindly baronet, a friend to the Carstares family.

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Also known as Sir Anthony, Anthony, Ferndale, Anthony Ferndale, my poor Sir Anthony

First appearance: iii introducing the hon richard carstares

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MWMr. WarburtonDIDickyMOMollyMOMiles O'HaraJCJack CarstaresSASir Anthony Ferndale

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  • Central characters and antagonists
  • Military and household allies
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See Sir Anthony Ferndale in iii introducing the hon richard carstares