Short Fiction · Character

Mrs. Rinkelmann

Wife of Ralph Rinkelmann.

minor

First appearance: The Shadows

Mrs. Rinkelmann shows up with force in The Shadows. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ralph's wife, who offers him tea and toast upon his return.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.

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