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Bishop of Carisbury

Diocesan bishop who visits Cullerne Minster.

minor

Also known as Carisbury, The Bishop, my Lord Bishop of Carisbury

First appearance: xii

Bishop of Carisbury's tie to Mr. Sharnall is one of the pressures that moves The Nebuly Coat—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Mr. Sharnall (professional): The Bishop is Sharnall's ecclesiastical superior, overseeing his work at the church with formal authority. With Mr. Sharnall (professional): The Bishop is Sharnall's ecclesiastical…

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MSMr. SharnallMWMr. WestrayMAMiss Anastasia…MRMr. RectorCPCanon ParkynBOBishop of Carisbury

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Cullerne Church & Clergy
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Bishop of Carisbury in xii