The Napoleon of Notting Hill · Character
Mr. Bowles
A minor character involved in the city's political affairs.
minor
Also known as Bowles
First appearance: iii the experiment of mr buck
Mr. Bowles's tie to Auberon Quin is one of the pressures that moves The Napoleon of Notting Hill—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A chemist and captain of O company who stops the King's omnibus and presents him to the Provost and General Turnbull.
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With Auberon Quin (social): Auberon Quin and Mr. Bowles are minor acquaintances in the broader social network of the city. In The Correspondent of the Court Journal: A chemist and captain of O company who stops the…
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- Social
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- Notting Hill War Leaders
- Minor Background Characters
- Protagonist
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- Auberon Quin
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