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Mr. Caversham

The Longestaffe family estate, used metonymically.

minor

Also known as Caversham

First appearance: xiii the longestaffes

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MBMr. BrouneHCHetta CarburyLCLady CarburyALAdolphus Longe…AMAugustus Melmo…MCMr. Caversham

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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