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Miss Bygrave

An alias used by Magdalen when posing as Captain Wragge's niece.

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Also known as the beautiful Miss Bygrave, this Miss Bygrave, the false Miss Bygrave

First appearance: i

Miss Bygrave shows up with force in XIII: Extract from the East Suffolk Argus. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Listed as a visitor at North Shingles Villa.

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In XIII: Extract from the East Suffolk Argus: Listed as a visitor at North Shingles Villa. Later, in Chapter II: The young woman who…

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

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XIII: Extract from the East Suffolk Argus
Listed as a visitor at North Shingles Villa.
Chapter II
The young woman who captivates Captain Kirke; her name is learned but no acquaintance is made.
Chapter X
Her alpaca dress is the object of Mrs. Lecount's search; she is not present during the discovery.
V: From Mrs. Lecount to Mr. de Bleriot, General Agent, London
Referred to as Noel's wife, vilified by Mrs. Lecount as the vilest of living women.
VI: From Mr. de Bleriot to Mrs. Lecount
The other party being traced; also described as remarkable-looking.

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