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Richard Jenkins

A person mentioned in the course of the investigation.

minor

Also known as Richard, Jenkins, Richard Jenkins's

First appearance: i only the guardian

Richard Jenkins shows up with force in By Misadventure. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bryce finds Jenkins's burial record in Paradise (died March 8, 1715, buried March 10), but the 1850 chart shows no trace of his tomb.
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Richard Jenkins first appears in 0000 i only the guardian.

In By Misadventure: Bryce finds Jenkins's burial record in Paradise (died March 8, 1715, buried March 10), but the 1850 chart shows no trace of his tomb.

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JBJohn BrakeMJMr. John BradenMBMary BeweryBABarthorpeFLFladgateRJRichard Jenkins

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  • Peripheral Background Characters
  • Central Investigation Figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Mary reaches an emotional and psychological peak as she confronts her deepest fear—Bryce’s dogged pursuit—and…

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See Richard Jenkins in i only the guardian