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Oliver

A servant at Miserrimus Dexter's house.

minor

First appearance: xxvii mr dexter at home

Oliver shows up with force in VIII: The Friend of the Women. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Major's servant, who describes Valeria's appearance to his master before admitting her.
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Oliver first appears in 0030 xxvii mr dexter at home.

In VIII: The Friend of the Women: The Major's servant, who describes Valeria's appearance to his master before admitting her.

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MFMajor Fitz-DavidLCLady ClarindaOLOliver

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  • Other

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  • Miserrimus Dexter's Circle
  • Core Investigation Team

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Oliver in xxvii mr dexter at home
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