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Jem Fettleworth

A local man mentioned in passing by the Yorkshire characters.

minor

Also known as Jem

First appearance: xv nest building

Jem Fettleworth first appears in 0014 xv nest building.

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CCColin CravenBWBen WeatherstaffMLMary LennoxBFBess FettleworthDSDickon SowerbyJFJem Fettleworth

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  • Other

Character groups

  • India and periphery characters
  • Misselthwaite Manor household
  • Protagonist

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