These Old Shades · Character
Anthony Merivale
Jennifer's brother, a plain-dealing gentleman whose steady friendship with Avon lets him glimpse the tenderness beneath the Duke's icy, sardonic surface.
supporting
Also known as Anthony, Merivale
First appearance: x lady fanny s virtue is outraged
As a supporting figure in These Old Shades, Anthony Merivale is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Lord Merivale, initially wary of the Duke, is charmed by Léonie and allows her to visit regularly.
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Merivale is the reliable friend in Avon's orbit, the man who watches his host with curious eyes and dares to say, 'I think that you have grown, Alastair.' He trades snuffbox observations with the Duke about Léonie's…
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See Anthony Merivale in x lady fanny s virtue is outragedNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak of the Duke of Avon’…
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Anthony Merivale appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- XIV: The Appearance on the Scene of Lord Rupert Alastair
- XVI: The Coming of the Comte de Saint-Vire
- XVIII: The Indignation of Mr. Manvers
- His Grace of Avon Astonishes Everyone for the Last Time
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