The Picture of Dorian Gray · Character
Lord Staveley
A guest at Lady Narborough's dinner party.
minor
Also known as Staveley
First appearance: ix
Lord Staveley shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced by Basil as someone who spoke ill of Dorian at a dinner.
Lord Staveley first appears in 0010 ix.
In XII: Referenced by Basil as someone who spoke ill of Dorian at a dinner.
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- Dorian's social circle
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See Lord Staveley in ix