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The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club · Character

Swain

A club member at the Bellona Club who plays cards with the general.

minor

Also known as Mr. Swain

First appearance: i old mossy face

Swain first appears in 0001 i old mossy face.

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SJSir James Lubb…GFGeneral FentimanMRMajor Robert F…MMMr. MurblesLPLord Peter Wim…SWSwain

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  • Other

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  • Extended Cast & Background
  • Central Fentiman Circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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