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Burrows

An English character, possibly a colleague or acquaintance of Lawrence.

minor

Also known as Mr. Burrows

First appearance: iv

Burrows shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Head of the propaganda office; treats the revolutionary procession as a joke.
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In VIII: Head of the propaganda office; treats the revolutionary procession as a joke. Later, in IX: Office colleague; initially…

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HBHenry BohunMDM. DurwardAPAlexei Petrovi…VMVera MichailovnaNMNina MichailovnaBUBurrows

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