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Francis Maldon

A minor character associated with the racing world.

minor

Also known as Francis Lewis Maldon

First appearance: xiii the spring meeting

Francis Maldon shows up with force in III: What Became of the Diamond Bracelet. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young officer in the 11th Hussars who brings Talbot Bulstrode to the ball.
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In III: What Became of the Diamond Bracelet: A young officer in the 11th Hussars who brings Talbot Bulstrode to the ball. He is interested in Aurora and her fortune, but Talbot warns him against marrying her. Later, in…

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SPSamuel ProdderTBTalbot BulstrodeAFAurora FloydAFArchibald FloydFMFrancis Maldon

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  • Other

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  • Extended cast and background
  • Central character network
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Francis Maldon in xiii the spring meeting