The Three Hostages · Character
Lavater
A Swiss criminal and associate of Medina.
minor
First appearance: x confidences at a wayside inn
Lavater shows up with force in IV: I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A friend of Sandy's who knew Medina; Sandy feels Medina did not do him good, but has lost sight of him.
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In IV: I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man: A friend of Sandy's who knew Medina; Sandy feels Medina did not do him good, but has lost sight of him. Later, in XIX: The Night of the First of June—Later: Called in by…
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- Extended cast and associates
- Core allies and family
- Protagonist
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See Lavater in x confidences at a wayside inn