The House by the River · Character
George Tarrant
A young male member of the Tarrant family.
minor
Also known as young George, Young George Tarrant, George, Young George
First appearance: ix
George Tarrant shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Visits his sister Muriel and joins Stephen and Muriel on a motorboat expedition down the river through London.
George Tarrant first appears in 0008 ix.
In XII: Visits his sister Muriel and joins Stephen and Muriel on a motorboat expedition down the river through London.
Later, in XIII: Accompanies Stephen and Muriel on the boat trip but leaves them at Westminster Pier.
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- Other
Character groups
- Byrne Household Staff
- Minor Local Families
- Protagonist
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See George Tarrant in ix