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Dodd

An old retainer who serves the Waldron family.

minor

Also known as old Dodd

First appearance: book i facts

Dodd shows up with force in The Hero of Stirmingham. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The hotel proprietor who finds Sternhold sitting speechless after the American visit.
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In The Hero of Stirmingham: The hotel proprietor who finds Sternhold sitting speechless after the American visit. Later, in VI: Dodd, the hotel landlord, is bothered for his opinion on Sternhold's situation and later…

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AUAurelianRBRomy BasketteSBSternhold Bask…LMLucia Marese B…VWViolet WaldronDODodd

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Core family members
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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