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Miss Amanda

A Northern woman, possibly a relative or friend of the Vilas family.

minor

Also known as Amanda

First appearance: book i

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PFPhil FerrierCUCudjoCWClay WingateSDSally DupréMBMr. BristolMAMiss Amanda

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Aristocratic and military circles
  • Wingate plantation enslaved characters
  • Protagonist
  • Union and Southern civilians

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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