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Mrs. Girdlestone
A neighbor of the Vanstones who dies early in the story.
minor
Also known as Poor Mrs. Girdlestone
First appearance: the first scene
Mrs. Girdlestone shows up with force in III: From Admiral Bartram to Mrs. Drake (Housekeeper at St. Crux). The page is where that presence becomes real.
Admiral Bartram's niece; her sudden death is the reason for the change in plans.
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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