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Mrs. Peveril

A member of the Peveril family in a ghostly tale.

minor

Also known as Peveril

First appearance: the room in the tower

Mrs. Peveril shows up with force in How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Current mistress of Church-Peveril; treats ghosts casually and tells the story of the twins.
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In How Fear Departed from the Long Gallery: Current mistress of Church-Peveril; treats ghosts casually and tells the story of the…

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