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Mrs. Jedwood

Wife of the publisher Jedwood.

minor

Also known as Jedwood

First appearance: vi the practical friend

Mrs. Jedwood shows up with force in A Proposed Investment. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a publisher who might partner in the proposed review.
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Mrs. Jedwood first appears in 0005 vi the practical friend.

In A Proposed Investment: Mentioned as a publisher who might partner in the proposed review.

Later, in XXXVII: Rewards: Publisher who arranges for Marian Yule to obtain a position as assistant in a provincial public library.

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MLMrs. LaneARAmy ReardonJMJasper MilvainMYMarian YuleAYAlfred YuleMJMrs. Jedwood

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  • Other

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  • Central literary circle
  • Extended social and family network
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Jedwood in vi the practical friend
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