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Hortense

A French maid or companion associated with Jean Muir's past.

minor

Also known as Dear Hortense

First appearance: v how the girl did it

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MCMrs. CoventryNCNed CoventryJMJean MuirMCMr. CoventryLSLady SydneyHOHortense

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral and past connections
  • Coventry household and circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationBreaking pointClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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