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Midwinter · Character
Cousin Johnnie
A relative of one of the main characters.
minor
Also known as Johnnie
First appearance: xv bids farewell to a scots laird
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Alastair’s emotional peak occurs when his selfless, quixotic resolve to protect Claudia’s love collapses into…
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