The Black Tulip · Character
Master van Spennen
A Haarlem notary involved in the tulip society's proceedings.
minor
Also known as Van Spennen
First appearance: xxv the president van systens
Master van Spennen shows up with force in VIII: An Invasion. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Executes the order to arrest van Baerle.
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