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Mr. Hoskins

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Hoskins

First appearance: i the battle of the lamps

Mr. Hoskins'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.

Editor of the Court Journal, called 'Pally' by the King; bewildered by the King's plans for the paper.
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Mr. Hoskins first appears in 0015 i the battle of the lamps.

With Auberon Quin (social): Auberon Quin and Mr. Hoskins are casual acquaintances within the city's social fabric. With Auberon Quin (social): Auberon Quin and Mr. Hoskins are casual acquaintances within the city's social fabric.

In Book IV: Editor of the Court Journal, called 'Pally' by the King; bewildered by the King's plans for the paper.

Later, in The Correspondent of the Court Journal: The editor of the Court Journal, called 'Pally' by the King; he is bewildered by the King's antics.

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Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Background Characters
  • Protagonist
  • Notting Hill War Leaders

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  • Escalation
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  • Closing

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See Mr. Hoskins in i the battle of the lamps

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See Mr. Hoskins in i the battle of the lamps
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