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The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club · Character

Waffles Newton

A club member at the Bellona Club, known for his gossip.

minor

Also known as Waffles, Newton

First appearance: i old mossy face

Waffles Newton shows up with force in XIX: Lord Peter Plays Dummy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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Waffles Newton first appears in 0001 i old mossy face.

In XIX: Lord Peter Plays Dummy: Journalist who reveals that Dr. Penberthy and Naomi Rushworth are to be married the next day under a special license.

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SHSalcombe HardyDPDr. PenberthyADAnn DorlandSHSally HardyMGMrs. George Fe…WNWaffles Newton

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