The Splendid Spur · Character
Sir Deakin Killigrew
Delia's late father, a royalist whose death sets events in motion.
minor
Also known as Deakin, Sir Deakin, Sir Deakin Killigrew, Deakin Killigrew
First appearance: i the bowling green of the crown
Sir Deakin Killigrew shows up with force in The Young Man in the Cloak of Amber Satin. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Anthony's father, recently returned to England to reclaim his estates in Cornwall.
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In The Young Man in the Cloak of Amber Satin: Anthony's father, recently returned to England to reclaim his estates in Cornwall. Later, in VI: The Flight in the Pine Wood: Devises the trick with the punch bowl; leads…
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See Sir Deakin Killigrew in i the bowling green of the crownNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the protagonist’s emotional nadir—his bitter humili…
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See Sir Deakin Killigrew in i the bowling green of the crown