The Clue · Character
Richard Van Norman
The deceased patriarch of the Van Norman family.
minor
Also known as old Richard Van Norman, Richard Van Norman, Mr. Van Norman, Mr. Richard Van Norman, the Van Norman, Richard, the late Mr. Van Norman
First appearance: i the van normans
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