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Lord Silverstairs
The father of Violet, a quiet but influential lord.
minor
Also known as Silverstairs
First appearance: ii
Lord Silverstairs shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Violet's husband, who dismisses Leilah's interest in spiritual books as 'gammon'.
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In III: Violet's husband, who dismisses Leilah's interest in spiritual books as 'gammon'. Later, in IV: Arrives later, invites Verplank to…
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- Social Observers & Minor Players
- Protagonist
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- Aftermath
- Closing
Leilah’s psychological peak occurs when her habitual compulsion to fulfill plans despite physical illness is p…
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See Lord Silverstairs in ii