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Mr. Tesman

A merchant from Tesman Brothers who had dealings with Heyst.

minor

Also known as Mr. Tesman of Tesman Brothers, old Tesman, the Tesmans

First appearance: victory

Mr. Tesman shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a kindly old businessman in Sourabaya to whom Heyst expressed his interest in 'hard facts,' leading to the nickname 'Hard Facts.'
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In I: Mentioned as a kindly old businessman in Sourabaya to whom Heyst expressed his interest in 'hard facts,' leading to the nickname 'Hard Facts.' Later, in III: The Tesmans appoint agents and later wash their hands…

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MZMrs. ZangiacomoAHAxel HeystSCSchombergDADavidsonMRMartin RicardoMTMr. Tesman

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  • Samburan Island Intruders
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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