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Lady Richmond

A titled lady who moves in the upper circles of Carlingford society.

minor

Also known as Dear Lady Richmond

First appearance: xi

Lady Richmond shows up with force in Chapter the Last. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Claims she always suspected Lucilla had a secret attachment, and helps shape public opinion in Grange Lane.
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Lady Richmond first appears in 0010 xi.

In Chapter the Last: Claims she always suspected Lucilla had a secret attachment, and helps shape public opinion in Grange Lane.

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LMLucilla Marjor…BLBarbara LakeAJAunt JemimaMCMr. CavendishMCMrs. ChileyLRLady Richmond

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Carlingford Society
  • Protagonist

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

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Mrs. Woodburn,…

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See Lady Richmond in xi