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Mr. Danvers

A lawyer involved in the Ruthyn family's legal affairs.

minor

Also known as Danvers

First appearance: volume i xxiv the opening of the will

See Mr. Danvers in volume i xxiv the opening of the willBook page

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MRMilly RuthynDBDoctor BryerlyMSMr. SleighMRMaud RuthynLKLady KnollysMDMr. Danvers

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Legal and Investigative Support
  • Central Family and Household

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Danvers in volume i xxiv the opening of the will