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St. John Price

Arnold Price's uncle, a man of some influence.

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Also known as St. John, the uncle St. John Price

First appearance: Concerning a Peerage

St. John Price shows up with force in Concerning a Peerage. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Deceased uncle of Arnold Price; his discoveries in South Africa and his death on the Maurania are central to the peerage claim.
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St. John Price first appears in 0003 iv concerning a peerage.

In Concerning a Peerage: Deceased uncle of Arnold Price; his discoveries in South Africa and his death on the Maurania are central to the peerage claim.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Cheyne reaches his emotional peak here, choking with rage and nearly attacking Dangle, but is forced into utte…

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