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Mrs. Ridding

A local woman with limited appearances.

minor

Also known as Ridding

First appearance: i

Mrs. Ridding shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young widow whose hidden despair and brave singing deeply move Hannah; Hannah wishes she could help her.
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MGMrs. GibsonMPMr. PilgrimMHMiss Hannah MoleMSMrs. Spenser-S…MBMr. BlenkinsopMRMrs. Ridding

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Community and Minor Figures
  • Corder Family Circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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