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Florence Craye

A tall, black-eyed woman with a voice that booms and eyes that drill spines, she runs the Craye family like a field marshal and summons Reggie to account for her brother's engagement.

supporting

Also known as Florence, Craye, Old man Craye, old man Craye

First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani

As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Florence Craye is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Duggie's domineering sister; opposes the engagement and manipulates events to end it.
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Florence is the unmarried sister who, after her father fled to Europe and her aunts were routed one by one, took command of the Craye household near Philadelphia. Her brothers live in terror of her, and even Reggie, who…

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UFUncle FrederickCHCrowned Heads …EREve Rastall-Re…ODOld DuggieEMEddy MooreFCFlorence Craye

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  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central cast of characters
  • Protagonist
  • Businessmen and recurring figures
  • Mischievous young woman and associates

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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