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Hilda Tantamount

Lord Edward's sister, a minor character.

minor

Also known as Hilda

First appearance: iv

Hilda Tantamount shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Revels in the sensual discovery brought by John Bidlake while maintaining her social position and coolly balancing enjoyment with ambition.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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