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Old Michael Joliffe

Ancestor of the Joliffe family; his portrait is significant.

minor

Also known as Michael Joliffe, Michael, the late Michael Joliffe

First appearance: xiv

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MRMr. RectorLBLord BlandamerMJMartin JoliffeMAMiss Anastasia…CJClerk JanawayOMOld Michael Joliffe

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  • Other

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  • Cullerne Church & Clergy
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Old Michael Joliffe in xiv