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Mrs. Barlow

A woman in Blood's past; minor role.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Barlow

First appearance: xx thief and pirate

Mrs. Barlow shows up with force in The Messenger. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Blood's housekeeper, who is spreading supper when Blood comments on the Misses Pitt's disapproval.
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Barlow in xx thief and pirate