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Miss Delacour

A wealthy client who visits the law office where Farrington works.

minor

First appearance: Counterparts

Miss Delacour shows up with force in Counterparts. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A stout, amiable lady present during Farrington's confrontation with Mr.
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In Counterparts: A stout, amiable lady present during Farrington's confrontation with Mr. Alleyne; she smiles at Farrington's witty…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Farrington’s psychological peak occurs here as his simmering resentment and humiliation explode into a direct,…

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