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The House of a Thousand Candles
The House of a Thousand Candles by Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947; Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 [Illustrator] is often approached through characters such as Bates, Marian Devereux, Mr. Glenarm. This page gathers the main figures and reading paths tied to the work.
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The House of a Thousand Candles also supports character-driven reading because the work has a recognizable cast that can be explored one figure at a time.
Main characters
Bates: Loyal, secretive, and melancholic housekeeper with a mysterious aura. Known for deeply melancholy and serious demeanor; reserved and dogged in answering questions; possesses a mysterious, inscrutable nature.
Marian Devereux: Loyal and intriguing young woman with a passion for independence. Known for provides a mysterious, passionate personality; displays frankness and sincerity.
Mr. Glenarm: A reclusive but dignified patriarch with a mysterious past. Known for demeaning himself in an orderly and temperate manner; interested in seclusion and pastimes.
Pickering: Authoritarian estate executor and schemer. Known for authoritative and scheming; values control over others.; Distrustful of others' intentions, manipulative in estate matters.; Confident and anxious in moments of crisis, fearful of exposure.
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Bates
Bates: Loyal, secretive, and melancholic housekeeper with a mysterious aura. Known for deeply melancholy and serious demeanor; reserved and dogged in answering questions; possesses a mysterious, inscrutable nature.
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Marian Devereux
Marian Devereux: Loyal and intriguing young woman with a passion for independence. Known for provides a mysterious, passionate personality; displays frankness and sincerity.
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Mr. Glenarm
Mr. Glenarm: A reclusive but dignified patriarch with a mysterious past. Known for demeaning himself in an orderly and temperate manner; interested in seclusion and pastimes.
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Pickering
Pickering: Authoritarian estate executor and schemer. Known for authoritative and scheming; values control over others.; Distrustful of others' intentions, manipulative in estate matters.; Confident and anxious in moments of crisis, fearful of exposure.
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