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Mr. Sleigh

A lawyer or agent involved in the Ruthyn estate matters.

minor

Also known as Sleigh, Archer, Archer and Sleigh

First appearance: The Opening of the Will

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

The representative of Uncle Silas, who takes notes and questions the proceedings.
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USUncle SilasAGAbel GrimstonDRDudley RuthynMDMr. DanversDBDoctor BryerlyMSMr. Sleigh

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Legal and Investigative Support
  • Protagonist
  • Central Family and Household

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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