Cousin Henry · Character
Mr. Balsam
Carmarthen attorney consulted by Cousin Henry.
minor
First appearance: Cousin Henry Goes to Carmarthen
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A mild-mannered barrister retained by Mr.
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- Other
Character groups
- Supporting local community
- Inheritance dispute core
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Isabel’s emotional and psychological peak occurs here as she fully confronts the hopelessness of her situation…
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