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Lord Grex

Lady Mabel's impoverished father.

minor

Also known as Earl Grex, The old Earl

First appearance: iv park lane

Lord Grex shows up with force in IX: “In Medias Res”. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Hosts the dinner; grumbles about politics and his son Percival; appears weary.
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Lord Grex first appears in 0003 iv park lane.

In IX: “In Medias Res”: Hosts the dinner; grumbles about politics and his son Percival; appears weary.

Later, in Why Not Like Romeo if I Feel Like Romeo?: Interrupts the conversation; is told by Mabel that Tregear is going to be married, which deflects his suspicion.

See Lord Grex in IX: “In Medias Res”Book page

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IBIsabel BoncassenFTFrank TregearLMLady Mabel GrexTDThe Duke of Om…MCMiss CassewaryLGLord Grex

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Society and Political Network
  • Racing and Sporting Circle

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Lord Grex in iv park lane
See Lord Grex in IX: “In Medias Res”