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Lady Rose’s Daughter · Character

Thérèse

A servant or companion, likely in Julie's household.

minor

Also known as Presently Thérèse

First appearance: i

Thérèse shows up with force in Chapter XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Devotedly watches over Julie, offering quiet affection and service, sensing her sadness.
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Character Web

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DODuchess of Chu…PLPoor Lady RoseDMDr. MeredithJLJulie Le BretonLLLord LackingtonTHThérèse

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Household & Society
  • Central Aristocratic Circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

Julie’s emotional peak is her bitter, jealous brooding over Warkworth’s visit, where she consciously rejects h…

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