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The Lost Stradivarius · Character

Mr. Thoresby

An acquaintance of the Maltravers family, possibly a legal or business associate.

minor

First appearance: i

Mr. Thoresby shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

John's guardian, who had purchased the Pressenda violin from Mr.
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DSDr. SarsdellJMJohn MaltraversMGMr. George SmartASAntonio Stradi…MTMr. Thoresby

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  • Medical Observers
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting and Historical Characters
  • Central Mystery Figures

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See Mr. Thoresby in i
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