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Charles Oakley

Captain Oakley's younger brother, who is infatuated with Maud.

minor

Also known as Charlie, Charles, Charles Oakley, Poor Charlie

First appearance: volume ii x a chapter full of lovers

Charles Oakley shows up with force in Elverston and Its People. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having sent verses to Maud; Lady Knollys warns he is in debt and a gambler.
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LKLady KnollysMRMaud RuthynUSUncle SilasARAustin RuthynDBDoctor BryerlyCOCharles Oakley

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  • Minor Servants and Peripheral Figures
  • Central Family and Household
  • Protagonist

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See Charles Oakley in volume ii x a chapter full of lovers
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