In the Midst of Life · Character
Miss Mendenhall
A young woman courted by a mysterious man.
minor
Also known as Mendenhall
First appearance: a lady from redhorse
Miss Mendenhall shows up with force in Killed at Resaca. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Brayle's beloved, whose letter expressing intolerance for cowardice is found among his effects; she recoils at the blood on the letter.
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