The Sword of Damocles · Character
Selby
A character with a name that appears, possibly a place or family name.
minor
First appearance: book i two men
Selby shows up with force in III: A Mysterious Summons. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mandeville's friend who tries to take him to the Handel Club but is refused.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended family and background
- Central social circle
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Selby in book i two men