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J. Fitzwilliam Sterber

A local character on Poictesme.

minor

Also known as Sterber

First appearance: ii

See J. Fitzwilliam Sterber in iiBook page

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  • Background townspeople and crew
  • Main characters and rivals
  • Protagonist

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

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See J. Fitzwilliam Sterber in ii