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John Eden

A character who appears in the course of events.

minor

Also known as Mr. Eden, Eden, Mr. John Eden

First appearance: the man who was happy

John Eden shows up with force in The Man Who Was Plucked. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lured into gambling, loses his fortune, and attempts suicide; saved by Manfred and Gonsalez.
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John Eden first appears in 0007 the man who was happy.

In The Man Who Was Plucked: Lured into gambling, loses his fortune, and attempts suicide; saved by Manfred and Gonsalez.

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LGLeon GonsalezGMGeorge ManfredLPLady PerthamMBMortimer BirnLOLouisJEJohn Eden

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and Supporting Cast
  • Protagonist
  • Core Vigilante Circle
  • Noble Household Drama

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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