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Walter Leigh

A young man who socializes with Cowperwood.

minor

Also known as Lee, Leigh, Walter

First appearance: i

Walter Leigh shows up with force in The Double Blow. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Acts as a committee member informing Cowperwood of the creditors' decision to demand suspension.
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In The Double Blow: Acts as a committee member informing Cowperwood of the creditors' decision to demand suspension. Later, in Chapter L:…

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SJSheriff JaspersNONorahMSMrs. StenerMSMr. ShannonEZEddie ZandersWLWalter Leigh

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  • Other

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  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Cowperwood's inner circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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