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Ernest Spenser-Smith

An elderly man, possibly related to the Spenser-Smiths.

minor

Also known as Ernest, old Ernest

First appearance: i

Ernest Spenser-Smith shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Lilla's husband who overworks and has a soft spot for Hannah; he lent the car to someone else, causing Lilla inconvenience.
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In II: Mentioned as Lilla's husband who overworks and has a soft spot for Hannah; he lent the car to someone else, causing Lilla…

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RURuthHCHoward CorderMHMiss Hannah MoleLILillaMSMrs. Spenser-S…ESErnest Spenser-Smith

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  • Other

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  • Corder Family Circle
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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