At the Villa Rose · Character
Captain Harland
Celia Harland's father, mentioned but not appearing in person.
minor
First appearance: XV: Celia's Story
Captain Harland shows up with force in XV: Celia's Story. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Celia's father, a disgraced officer who became a showman and spiritualist, using Celia as a medium.
Captain Harland first appears in 0014 xv celia s story.
In XV: Celia's Story: Celia's father, a disgraced officer who became a showman and spiritualist, using Celia as a medium. Died in Dieppe, leaving Celia destitute.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of Harry Wethermill's duplicity: h…
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See Captain Harland in XV: Celia's Story