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Mother Stuart

A woman who runs a boarding house.

minor

Also known as Stuart

First appearance: v

Mother Stuart shows up with force in Chapter VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Florinda's confidante; throws a tea-cosy at her, believes in transmigration of souls, and reads tea leaves.
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CDClara DurrantBFBetty FlandersAFArcher FlandersFLFlorindaJFJacob FlandersMSMother Stuart

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Cornwall family circle
  • Greek affair and travel
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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