The Sword of Damocles · Character
Mr. Phelps
A character with a name that appears, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
minor
First appearance: book i two men
Mr. Phelps shows up with force in XXVII: The Lone Watcher. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The lawyer who receives the Colonel's final command to board up the front door.
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- Extended family and background
- Central social circle
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Story tension across the book.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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