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Uncle Charles

A relative of the Hoode family mentioned in conversation.

minor

First appearance: iii cock robin s house

Uncle Charles shows up with force in II: Anthony Gethryn. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sir Charles Haultevieux de Courcy Gethryn; dies of influenza in July 1921, leaving Anthony a house and substantial income.
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In II: Anthony Gethryn: Sir Charles Haultevieux de Courcy Gethryn; dies of influenza in July 1921, leaving Anthony a house and substantial…

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