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The Cone Gatherers by Robin Jenkins is a haunting novel set during World War II in Scotland. The story follows two brothers, Calum and Neil, who work as cone gatherers in an estate. As they face prejudice and cruelty, their innocence clashes with the dark realities of war and human nature. Jenkins' powerful narrative explores themes of class, morality, and the destructive impact of prejudice.

	Calum	Calum is a main character in ‘The Cone Gatherers’, he is 31 and is mentally and physically disabled, he is good-natured and child-like.
	Duror	Duror is the gamekeeper, who has become embittered and descends into madness due to the events the events in his life.
	Runcie-Campbell	Lady Runcie-Campbell is married to an aristocrat and struggles with her place in society.
	Neil	Neil is Calum’s brother. He is very protective of him.
	Roderick	Roderick Runcie-Campbell is the son of Lady Runcie-Campbell and heir to the estate.

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Calum

Duror

Runcie-Campbell

Neil

Roderick

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