Barchester Towers · Character
Mrs. Guffern
A friend of Mrs. Proudie.
minor
First appearance: x mrs proudie s reception commenced
Mrs. Guffern shows up with force in The Lookalofts and the Greenacres. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The gossip who relays news from Betsey Rusk about the Lookalofts' presence in the drawing-room and their revealing attire.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the archdeacon, despite his usual self-assurance, is visibly…
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