Short Fiction · Character
Mrs. Maple
A housekeeper at the rectory whose practical authority over the household makes her the first to notice when something in the house refuses to obey ordinary rules.
supporting
Also known as dear Mrs. Maple, Mary, Maple, Mrs. Ann Maple, Anne
First appearance: lost hearts
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Housekeeper who shares local legends about Viscount Saul and assists with moving furniture.
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Mrs. Maple runs the domestic side of the rectory with the confidence of long service, and her testimony carries weight precisely because she is not given to fancy. When the household's routine is disturbed, her account…
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Character groups
- Antiquaries & Treasure Seekers
- Supernatural Investigators & Victims
- Occult Battles & Library Hauntings
- Disappearances & Haunted Houses
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