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Gardner Knowles

Architect who designs Cowperwood's Chicago mansion.

minor

Also known as Gardner Knowles, Knowles, Mr. Gardner Knowles, Mr. Knowles

First appearance: xv a new affection

Gardner Knowles shows up with force in The Coming of Stephanie Platow. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A dramatic critic who seduces Stephanie Platow, initiating her into a world of sexual liberty.
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In The Coming of Stephanie Platow: A dramatic critic who seduces Stephanie Platow, initiating her into a world of sexual liberty. Later, in XXVII: A Financier Bewitched: An admirer of Stephanie who sings her praises…

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MKMr. KennedySPStephanie PlatowFAFrank A. Cowpe…YKYoung KaffrathFGForbes GurneyGKGardner Knowles

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Social and Business Network
  • Artistic and Social Connections
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Gardner Knowles in xv a new affection