A Strange Disappearance · Character

Mrs. Daniels

The Blakes' trembling housekeeper, who paces Mr. Blake's door wringing her hands yet never dares knock, and whose strange behavior keeps the case alive.

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First appearance: I: A Novel Case

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

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With Mr. Blake (professional): Mr. Blake is the employer and Mrs. Daniels is a housekeeper or servant, with frequent interactions suggesting close oversight or dependence. With The Girl (professional): Mrs. Daniels likely has a caretaker or supervisory role over the girl, with frequent contact suggesting daily oversight. With Mr. Gryce (professional): Mr. Gryce interviews or interrogates Mrs. Daniels as part of his investigation into the girl's disappearance.

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Central Mystery Characters
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mr. Blake
professional · ambivalent
The Girl
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Gryce
professional · ambivalent
The Lady
professional · ambivalent
The Girl
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Blake
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Gryce
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Gryce
professional · ambivalent
Mr. Blake
professional · ambivalent
The Lady
professional · ambivalent
The Girl
professional · ambivalent

Mr. Blake
Mr. Blake is the employer and Mrs. Daniels is a housekeeper or servant, with frequent interactions suggesting close oversight or dependence.
The Girl
Mrs. Daniels likely has a caretaker or supervisory role over the girl, with frequent contact suggesting daily oversight.
Mr. Gryce
Mr. Gryce interviews or interrogates Mrs. Daniels as part of his investigation into the girl's disappearance.
The Lady
Mrs. Daniels and the Lady likely have a senior servant-mistress relationship, with Mrs. Daniels managing household affairs.
The Girl
Mrs. Daniels likely has a caretaker or supervisory role over the girl, with frequent contact suggesting daily oversight.
Mr. Blake
Mr. Blake is the employer and Mrs. Daniels is a housekeeper or servant, with frequent interactions suggesting close oversight or dependence.
Mr. Gryce
Mr. Gryce interviews or interrogates Mrs. Daniels as part of his investigation into the girl's disappearance.
Mr. Gryce
Mr. Gryce interviews or interrogates Mrs. Daniels as part of his investigation into the girl's disappearance.
Mr. Blake
Mr. Blake is the employer and Mrs. Daniels is a housekeeper or servant, with frequent interactions suggesting close oversight or dependence.
The Lady
Mrs. Daniels and the Lady likely have a senior servant-mistress relationship, with Mrs. Daniels managing household affairs.
The Girl
Mrs. Daniels likely has a caretaker or supervisory role over the girl, with frequent contact suggesting daily oversight.

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In the story

Mrs. Daniels appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: A Novel Case
The housekeeper at Mr. Blake's; she reports Emily's disappearance to the police with great emotion, insisting the girl was abducted.
A Few Points
Housekeeper who reports the disappearance and guides the detectives, showing nervousness and conflicting emotions.
The Contents of a Bureau Drawer
Protects the bureau drawer from Mr. Blake, reveals her deep concern for Emily, offers her savings for the search, and refuses to disclose Emily's secret history.
V: A New York Belle
Reported by Fanny to be acting strangely—pacing, trembling, and hovering near Mr. Blake's door.
VI: A Bit of Calico
Reported to be feeling dreadfully; the house is like a grave.
A Word Overheard
Receives a visit from the Countess; appears stiff and displeased; later stands staring after Mr. Blake and the Countess.
X: The Secret of Mr. Blake's Studio
Described as agitated and fearful; reported the disappearance and overheard two men's voices the night before.
XII: A Woman’s Love
Attends to Mr. Blake's father and reports that Luttra has left the house.
XIII: A Man’s Heart
Enters at the end of the chapter as Mr. Blake is about to mention her.
XIV: Mrs. Daniels
Reveals the secret of harboring Mr. Blake's wife, confesses her oath and her fear, and expresses relief upon learning the body is not her charge.
XVI: The Mark of the Red Cross
Mentioned as the landlady who earlier informed Gryce about the girl never being left alone.
The Capture
The landlady who hides in a closet as part of the plan.
Explanations
Receives Mr. Blake's note, enters with the Countess, and expresses relief and concern for Luttra.
XX: The Bond That Unites
Produces the will and urges Luttra to reconsider her decision.

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