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Sir John Verinder

Deceased husband of Lady Verinder and father of Rachel.

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Also known as John Verinder, Sir John, the late Sir John, John, the late Sir John Verinder

First appearance: I

Sir John Verinder shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Late husband of Lady Verinder; described as an excellent man who thrived under his wife's management.
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In II: Late husband of Lady Verinder; described as an excellent man who thrived under his wife's management. Later, in IV: Mentioned as the late Sir John, whose habit of agreeing with Lady Verinder Betteredge has…

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FBFranklin BlakeGBGabriel Better…SCSergeant CuffRSRosanna SpearmanRVRachel VerinderSJSir John Verinder

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  • Other

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  • Moonstone Investigation Core
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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