The Lost Stradivarius · Character
Parnham
A servant in the Maltravers household who assists John with his musical pursuits.
minor
First appearance: i
Parnham'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.
John's valet; returns to Worth and later serves as Sophia's courier.
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With John Maltravers (professional): Parnham is John's college servant or porter, providing minor services and witnessing John's erratic…
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- Professional
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- Supporting and Historical Characters
- Central Mystery Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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