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Mr. Brindley

A local tradesman in Bursley.

minor

Also known as Brindley

First appearance: i the square

Mr. Brindley shows up with force in Another Crime. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Takes over Daniel Povey's business temporarily after Samuel consents to the arrangement.
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DPDick PoveyLHLily HollMAMaryDPDaniel PoveyCBConstance BainesMBMr. Brindley

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Bursley shop and family
  • Bursley family and servants

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
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In this excerpt, Sophia reaches an emotional and psychological low point of apathy and entrapment, loathing he…

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