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Thomas Horlock

A lawyer involved in the Treverton family estate.

minor

Also known as Thomas, Mr. Horlock

First appearance: ii the sale of porthgenna tower

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CTCaptain Trever…RFRosamond Frank…MJMrs. JazephLFLeonard Frankl…MPMr. PhippenTHThomas Horlock

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  • Local and Peripheral Figures
  • Porthgenna Tower Circle
  • Protagonist
  • Frankland Family Allies

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