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Mr. Pickering

A man mentioned in connection with a property.

minor

Also known as Pickering

First appearance: xxviii dolly longestaffe goes into the city

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FBFather BarhamRCRoger CarburyMWMr. WilsonMHMr. HepworthAMAugustus Melmo…MPMr. Pickering

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Legal and property advisors
  • Central plot drivers
  • Minor and background figures

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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