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Susan Lightfoot

A young girl from Helstone, briefly mentioned.

minor

Also known as Susan Lightfoot, little Susan, simple Susan, Susan, Poor little Susan

First appearance: i haste to the wedding

Susan Lightfoot first appears in 0000 i haste to the wedding.

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HLHenry LennoxJTJohn ThorntonEDEdithMHMargaret HaleMBMr. BellSLSusan Lightfoot

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  • Other

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  • Background and supporting characters
  • Major characters and family
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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