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A Strange Disappearance · Character

Mrs. Blake

Mr. Blake's missing wife, whose fate drives the search and whose portrait still hangs in the house, watching over every clue the detectives uncover.

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First appearance: i a novel case

As a major figure in A Strange Disappearance, Mrs. Blake is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Referenced as the young wife abducted by the Schoenmakers, whose safety is a pressing concern.
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LULuttraMBMr. BlakeTSThe SchoenmakersMBMrs. Blake

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Blake Household and Family
  • Central Mystery Characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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