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Mr. Monk

A former colleague of the Duke in politics.

minor

First appearance: i when the duchess was dead

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MDMr. Du BoungMFMrs. FinnLCLady CantripIBIsabel BoncassenLGLord GeorgeMMMr. Monk

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Political Allies and Family
  • Racing and Sporting Circle
  • Extended Society and Political Network

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

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