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Devereux

A friend of the Tremaines who aids in their schemes.

minor

Also known as Mr. Devereux, Dev

First appearance: the masqueraders

Devereux shows up with force in Encounter at White's. The page is where that presence becomes real.

At White's; feeling low due to bad news about an aunt's recovery, plays lansquenet.
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In Encounter at White's: At White's; feeling low due to bad news about an aunt's recovery, plays lansquenet. Later, in Challenge to Mr. Merriot: Also agrees to act as Prudence's second and comments on Lord Barham's…

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THThe Honourable…MSMr. SelwynMMMr. MolyneuxBEBeatrice EnderbyMMMiss MerriotDEDevereux

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  • Other

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  • Major Characters and Schemers
  • Minor Characters and Servants

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Prudence arrives at Fanshawe’s house expecting a social gathering where her duel with Rensley will be noticed,…

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