The Fire in the Flint · Character
Bill Van Vleet
A white man in the community, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the Harpers.
minor
Also known as Good old Bill Van Vleet, old Bill, Bill, Van Vleet
First appearance: xvii
Bill Van Vleet first appears in 0019 xvii.
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- White community leaders
- Protagonist
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