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Miss Isaksson

A woman, possibly a governess or servant.

minor

Also known as Isaksson

First appearance: part i i the cry

Miss Isaksson shows up with force in VI: The Two Fair Heads. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The new housekeeper at Selambshof, reading a novel while grinding coffee.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Closing

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