Murder by the Clock · Character
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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- Family and peripheral figures
- Investigation core witnesses
- Protagonist
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- Closing
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Mrs. Siddons appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- VII: 11:01 p.m.—Banked Fires
- XXVI: 5:25 a.m.—There Was a Sailor
- XXVIII: 6:00 a.m.—Mist Drifting Through Mist
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See Mrs. Siddons in XXVI: 5:25 a.m.—There Was a Sailor