The Magician · Character
Frank Hurrell
Arthur's friend and fellow medical man, he stands at Arthur's side through the long, terrible days when surgery and reason are no longer enough.
supporting
Also known as Hurrell
First appearance: i
As a supporting figure in The Magician, Frank Hurrell is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Writes a long, detailed letter analyzing Oliver Haddo's character and recounting his Oxford days and later travels.
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Frank Hurrell is a medical friend of Arthur Burdon who joins him in the grim journey to Skene and the vigil that follows. He is steady, practical, and loyal, the kind of companion who helps hold a horse and a friend's…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Arthur's Medical Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Susie’s stunned reading of Margaret’s note reveals the sudden, secret marriage to Oliver Haddo, which constitu…
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- Arthur Burdon
friendship · positive
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur. How this plays out →
- Margaret Dauncey
friendship · positive
- Oliver Haddo
social · ambivalent
- Arthur Burdon
friendship · positive
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur. How this plays out →
- Arthur Burdon
friendship · positive
Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur. How this plays out →
- Margaret Dauncey
friendship · positive
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