The Master of Ballantrae · Character
Mr. Bally
A lawyer or agent involved in the Durie family's legal matters.
minor
First appearance: ii summary of events continued
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Master's Exile Companions
- Protagonist
- Durrisdeer Household & Allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- The Master
professional · negative
A lawyer and accomplice who handles the Master's financial and legal manipulations. How this plays out →
- The Master
professional · negative
A lawyer and accomplice who handles the Master's financial and legal manipulations. How this plays out →
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