The Truth About Tristrem Varick · Character
Erastus Varick
A relative of Tristrem Varick with a minor role.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Erastus Varick
First appearance: xvi
Erastus Varick shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tristrem's wealthy father, who marries late, refurbishes his house, and later disinherits Tristrem in his will.
Erastus Varick first appears in 0018 xvi.
In I: Tristrem's wealthy father, who marries late, refurbishes his house, and later disinherits Tristrem in his will.
Later, in IX: Deceased father; his will disinherits Tristrem and is later contested.
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Tristrem’s stunned reading of the letter—which abruptly ends his engagement without warning or genuine explana…
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See Erastus Varick in xvi