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The Great Roxhythe · Character

Jan Van den Busch

A Dutch servant or minor official.

minor

Also known as Jan

First appearance: v mynheer de staal

Jan Van den Busch shows up with force in VIII: The Haven. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Dutch friend who shows Christopher the countryside.
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LFLady Frances M…MDMynheer De WittMHMynheer Heenvl…LRLord RoxhytheWOWilliam of Ora…JVJan Van den Busch

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  • Extended Cast of Intrigue
  • Court and Conspirators
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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