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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character

Bobbing Joan

Village woman who testifies in a legal matter.

minor

Also known as Joan Top, Joan

First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

Bobbing Joan first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.

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SGSir George Gre…BGBlack GeorgeTJTom JonesMWMrs. WesternMSMolly SeagrimBJBobbing Joan

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