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Viscount Barham

The deceased father of Robin and Prudence Tremaine.

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Also known as The late Viscount

Viscount Barham shows up with force in XI: My Lord Barham in Arlington Street. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Arrives as Lord Barham, claiming his identity as Tremaine of Barham; he outlines plans to secure his children's futures and dismisses past failures.

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In XI: My Lord Barham in Arlington Street: Arrives as Lord Barham, claiming his identity as Tremaine of Barham; he outlines plans to secure his children's futures and dismisses past failures. Later, in My Lord Barham…

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XI: My Lord Barham in Arlington Street
Arrives as Lord Barham, claiming his identity as Tremaine of Barham; he outlines plans to secure his children's futures and dismisses past failures.
My Lord Barham Becomes Mysterious
Triumphantly recounts how he won society over by confessing his past; reacts mysteriously to the name Grayson.
Meeting in Arlington Street
Asserts his orchestration of the family's masquerade, approves Sir Anthony's eventual suit, and dismisses concerns about Prudence's safety.
Proceedings of Mr. Markham
Secretly instructs a servant to monitor Markham's movements, suspecting his intentions.
Tortuous Methods of My Lord Barham
Reveals his elaborate scheme to Robin, using Markham's blackmail letter and a forged letter from Humphrey Grayson to force an elopement, planning to have Robin rescue Letty.
Mystery of the Masked Man
Sweeps into the room, praising Robin's swordsmanship; reveals he planned the entire affair to recover a treasonable letter from Markham.
Exit Miss Merriot
Delivers a lengthy reproach to Robin, John, and Thérèse for disrupting his perfect schemes; then forgives them and issues new orders for Robin's escape and Thérèse's cover story.
XXX: Triumph of Lord Barham
Triumphs in proving his identity as the true Lord Barham, with John Burton's testimony and family recognition.
XXXI: The Honourable Robin Tremaine
Enjoys his proven claim and social success; gives Robin permission to bring Prudence to Barham.
Journey's End
Now established as Barham; orchestrates the happy ending and hints at future plans for an earldom.

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