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The Return · Character

James Fortescue

A friend or acquaintance of Arthur's from before his return.

minor

Also known as James, old James, Jimmie Fortescue, Jimmie

First appearance: xv

James Fortescue shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jimmie Fortescue accompanies Alice home, mentioned as having known she was coming.
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DFDr. FergusonALArthur LawfordSHSheilaDSDr. SimonALAliciaJFJames Fortescue

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Village community and minor characters
  • Lawford household and associates
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See James Fortescue in xv