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Abel Grimston

A local man who assists in the search for Mr. Charke's remains.

minor

Also known as Grimston, Mr. Grimston

First appearance: volume ii xix in search of mr charke s skeleton

Abel Grimston shows up with force in The Opening of the Will. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The attorney who reads the will and answers legal questions.
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See Abel Grimston in volume ii xix in search of mr charke s skeleton

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DBDoctor BryerlyMSMr. SleighDRDudley RuthynDCDoctor ClayUSUncle SilasAGAbel Grimston

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Legal and Investigative Support
  • Central Family and Household
  • Minor Servants and Peripheral Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Abel Grimston in volume ii xix in search of mr charke s skeleton