The Secret House · Character
George Tollington
An elderly man with a past connection to the case.
minor
Also known as the Tollington, old Tollington, Tollington
First appearance: i
George Tollington's tie to Frank Doughton is one of the pressures that moves The Secret House—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
George Tollington first appears in 0000 i.
With Frank Doughton (friendship): Frank Doughton and George Tollington are friends, with Tollington supporting Doughton's efforts. With Frank Doughton (friendship): Frank Doughton and George Tollington are friends, with Tollington supporting Doughton's efforts.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central Mystery Suspects
- Protagonist
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- Frank Doughton
friendship · positive
Frank Doughton and George Tollington are friends, with Tollington supporting Doughton's… How this plays out →
- Frank Doughton
friendship · positive
Frank Doughton and George Tollington are friends, with Tollington supporting Doughton's… How this plays out →
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