The Eustace Diamonds · Character
Mr. Bonteen
A politician and associate of Mr. Palliser.
minor
Also known as the Bonteen, Bonteen
First appearance: xlvii matching priory
Mr. Bonteen shows up with force in Quints or Semitenths. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Supports the term 'quint' for the new coin.
Mr. Bonteen first appears in 0046 xlvii matching priory.
In Quints or Semitenths: Supports the term 'quint' for the new coin.
Later, in What Was Said About It All at Matching: Inveighs against the inadequacy of the law, insisting on the guilt of Lizzie and Lord George.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Political Associates
- Diamond Theft Conspirators
- Extended Society and Minor Characters
- Eustace Diamonds Circle
- Protagonist
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See Mr. Bonteen in xlvii matching priory