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Thomas Sampson

A younger Sampson, often involved in the action.

minor

Also known as Tom, Tom Sampson, Thomas, Tommy, Honest Tom Sampson

First appearance: i the heir presumptive

Thomas Sampson shows up with force in Jasper Treverton's Will. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The village solicitor and trustee, who reads the will and invites John to stay at his home.
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In Jasper Treverton's Will: The village solicitor and trustee, who reads the will and invites John to stay at his home. Later, in III: A Mysterious Visitor: Discusses John's demeanor with his sister Eliza, noting his…

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QEQueen ElizabethMMMrs. MalcolmMSMiss SampsonJLJoe LatimerJTJohn TrevertonTSThomas Sampson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and historical references
  • Core cast and family

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Thomas Sampson in i the heir presumptive