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Lady Audley’s Secret · Character

Mrs. Barkamb

An elderly lady who lives near Audley Court.

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First appearance: xvi robert audley gets his conge

Mrs. Barkamb shows up with force in XXVII: Beginning at the Other End. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Provides Robert with the letters from Captain Maldon and Helen Talboys.
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Mrs. Barkamb first appears in 0015 xvi robert audley gets his conge.

In XXVII: Beginning at the Other End: Provides Robert with the letters from Captain Maldon and Helen Talboys.

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