The Financier · Character
Harper Steger
Cowperwood's elegant, feline defense attorney, who calculates legal risk with the same cool detachment he brings to every human relationship.
supporting
Also known as Steger, Mr. Steger, Harper
First appearance: xiv
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Cowperwood's lawyer; Frank visits his home socially.
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Steger moves through Philadelphia's courtrooms and private offices with perfect manners and no illusions, drawn to Cowperwood as the most fascinating client he has ever served. He is subtle, indifferently cruel, and…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Cowperwood's inner circle
- Extended cast and background figures
- Minor family and clerks
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Harper Steger appears across 18 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Financier's Domestic and Financial Expansion
- XXIX
- XXXI
- XXXIV
- The Trial Approaches
- The Trial Begins
- XLI
- Chapter XLII
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See Harper Steger in xiv