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Giles

A servant involved in the Perishing of the Pendragons.

minor

Also known as Poor Giles

First appearance: the perishing of the pendragons

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FBFather BrownAWAudrey WatsonACArthur CarstairsDODr. Oliver OmanFLFlambeauGIGiles

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