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Mr. Edwards

Father of Tom Edwards, a gentleman who helps Tom.

minor

Also known as Edwards

First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

Mr. Edwards shows up with force in A further explanation of the foregoing design. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A member of the comical society who spreads the false story of Tom Jones's death at Lady Bellaston's cue.
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In A further explanation of the foregoing design: A member of the comical society who spreads the false story of Tom Jones's death at Lady Bellaston's cue.

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CHColonel HampstedLBLady BellastonSWSophia WesternSASquire AllworthyTJTom JonesMEMr. Edwards

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  • London gentleman acquaintances
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  • Protagonist

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