The Lost Stradivarius · Character
Mr. George Smart
A former owner of the Stradivarius whose ghostly presence is felt throughout the story.
minor
Also known as Mr. Smart, the late Mr. George Smart
First appearance: i
Mr. George Smart's tie to John Maltravers is one of the pressures that moves The Lost Stradivarius—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The London dealer and expert who authenticates the violin as a genuine Stradivarius of the golden period.
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With John Maltravers (friendship): George Smart is John's close friend and fellow student, though he becomes increasingly concerned about John's dark transformation. With John Maltravers (friendship): George Smart is…
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- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and Historical Characters
- Protagonist
- Central Mystery Figures
- Medical Observers
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- John Maltravers
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George Smart is John's close friend and fellow student, though he becomes increasingly… How this plays out →
- John Maltravers
friendship · positive
George Smart is John's close friend and fellow student, though he becomes increasingly… How this plays out →
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