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Sisera

A biblical reference used as a nickname for a character in the Hook Court subplot.

minor

Also known as Captain Sisera

First appearance: xxxviii jael

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MDMrs. Dobbs Bro…BPBishop ProudieLLLady LuftonCDConway DalrympleCVClara Van SieverSISisera

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  • Other

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  • Hook Court subplot
  • Central plot characters

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