Continental Op Stories · Character
Mrs. Estep
A woman involved in a case of murder and family secrets.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Estep, Estep, This Mrs. Estep, the Estep, the second Mrs. Estep, the first Mrs. Estep
First appearance: women politics murder
Mrs. Estep shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The second wife and Richmond's client, arrested for murder.
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In I: The second wife and Richmond's client, arrested for murder. She is described as delicate and in critical condition in jail. Later, in II: The first Mrs. Estep, registered at the Montgomery Hotel; observed as a…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Recurring antagonists and complex suspects
- Central suspects and victims
- Protagonist
- Minor criminals and informants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the ultimate test of the Op's will and control: he mus…
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