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Mrs. Siddons

A character who appears in a scene, possibly a witness.

minor

Also known as a Sailor Mrs. Siddons

First appearance: XXVI: 5:25 a.m.—There Was a Sailor

Mrs. Siddons shows up with force in VII: 11:01 p.m.—Banked Fires. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Housekeeper who expresses relief at Endicott's death, calling him a 'filthy beast'.
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In VII: 11:01 p.m.—Banked Fires: Housekeeper who expresses relief at Endicott's death, calling him a 'filthy beast'. Later, in XXVI: 5:25 a.m.—There Was a Sailor: Reveals details about a servant girl attacked by…

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See Mrs. Siddons in XXVI: 5:25 a.m.—There Was a Sailor

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OHOfficer HansenMEMrs. EndicottTHThomas HollanderLVLieutenant Val…RORobertsMSMrs. Siddons

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Family and peripheral figures
  • Investigation core witnesses
  • Protagonist

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

Valcour’s admission of an “impalpable dread” marks the emotional peak, as the detective—hitherto anchored in l…

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See Mrs. Siddons in XXVI: 5:25 a.m.—There Was a Sailor