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Nelly

A woman from Mr. Ashburton's past, causing romantic tension.

minor

Also known as Helen, Eleanor

First appearance: xxxi

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CBCharles BeverleyABArchdeacon Bev…MCMr. CavendishLMLucilla Marjor…MCMrs. ChileyNENelly

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Social Circle
  • Core Carlingford Society
  • Protagonist

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

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