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Sedley

A wit and courtier, part of the King's libertine circle.

minor

First appearance: i the king and his favourite

Sedley shows up with force in I: Whitehall. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Witnessed and recounted the tavern brawl to the King.
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LFLady Frances M…MFMr. FletcherJEJeremyLBLa Belle StewartSTSir Thomas Kil…SESedley

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Courtiers and Agents
  • Court and Conspirators
  • Extended Cast of Intrigue
  • Whig Conspirators

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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