The Quest of the Silver Fleece · Character
Mr. Teerswell
A white businessman in Easterly's inner circle, he helps steer Southern votes and treats Black strivers as an irritation to be managed.
supporting
Also known as Tom Teerswell, Teerswell, Mr. Tom Teerswell
First appearance: xxv the campaign
As a supporting figure in The Quest of the Silver Fleece, Mr. Teerswell is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Carrie Wynn's long-time escort, whose fury at being publicly snubbed for Bles sets the stage for future conflict.
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Teerswell sits with Easterly and Senator Smith, weighing how to offset Todd's 'foolishness' and slip the Cotton Inspection Bill through on Southern votes. He belongs to the circle that finds Alwyn's Treasurer nomination…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Political Operatives and Allies
- White Elite and Politicians
- Protagonist
- Supporting Community and Household
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
Colonel Cresswell’s confession and redistribution of his wealth mark the emotional peak because he finally con…
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- Bles Alwyn
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professional · negative
- Bles Alwyn
professional · negative
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See Mr. Teerswell in xxv the campaign