Inspector French’s Greatest Case · Character
Mrs. Ward
Housekeeper at the Duke residence.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Elizabeth Ward, Eliza
First appearance: ii the firm of duke and peabody
Mrs. Ward shows up with force in XII: The Elusive Mrs. X. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Suspected of impersonating Mrs.
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In XII: The Elusive Mrs. X: Suspected of impersonating Mrs. Root; French believes she is amassing information and possibly photographing…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Closing
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