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Mr. Carstairs

A friend of Frank Greystock.

minor

Also known as Carstairs

First appearance: xxiii frank greystock s first visit to portray

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MAMacFarlaneLFLord FawnFGFrank GreystockJMJack MorganSGSir Griffin Te…MCMr. Carstairs

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Character groups

  • Diamond Theft Accomplices
  • Eustace Diamonds Circle
  • Lucinda's Tragic Circle

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