The Truth About Tristrem Varick · Character
Ledyard Yorke
A relative or associate of Mr. Yorke with a minor role.
minor
Also known as Yorke
First appearance: vii
Ledyard Yorke's tie to Tristrem Varick is one of the pressures that moves The Truth About Tristrem Varick—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
An English artist and cultivated fellow who criticizes academic art, discusses his search for a Sphinx model, and debates the nature of love with Tristrem.
Ledyard Yorke first appears in 0009 vii.
With Tristrem Varick (professional): Ledyard Yorke is a business associate or colleague of Tristrem Varick, involved in professional dealings. With Tristrem Varick (professional): Ledyard Yorke is a business associate or colleague of Tristrem Varick, involved in professional dealings. With Tristrem Varick (professional): Ledyard Yorke is a business associate or colleague of Tristrem Varick, involved in professional dealings.
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- Professional
- Other
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- Minor background figures
- Protagonist
- Core mystery participants
- Symbolic or minor references
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
Ledyard Yorke is a business associate or colleague of Tristrem Varick, involved in… How this plays out →
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professional · ambivalent
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See Ledyard Yorke in vii