The Haunted Bookshop · Character
Mr. Oldham
A local businessman and acquaintance of the Chapmans.
minor
Also known as other Mr. Oldham
First appearance: iii titania arrives
Mr. Oldham's tie to Roger Mifflin is one of the pressures that moves The Haunted Bookshop—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Roger Mifflin (social): Mr. Oldham is a regular customer and acquaintance of Roger, sharing a mutual appreciation for books and conversation. With Roger Mifflin (social): Mr. Oldham is a regular customer and…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Main conspirators and victims
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak occurs when Roger casually reveals he sold *Philip Dru*—a book he despises—t…
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- Roger Mifflin
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- Roger Mifflin
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social · positive
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