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Isabel Lownd

The parson's elder daughter, proud and easily wounded, whose heart is won in a stolen five minutes in her father's study.

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Also known as Isabel, poor Isabel, Bell, Miss Isabel

First appearance: III: Showing How Isabel Lownd Told a Lie

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The parson's daughter, devout and enthusiastic about Christmas, who rebukes Maurice for his cynical remarks.
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Isabel moves through the Christmas festivities with a composure that costs her dearly, retreating to her room when the day's excitement nearly overcomes her. When Maurice calls her into the study, she goes silently, and…

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See Isabel Lownd in III: Showing How Isabel Lownd Told a Lie

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MMMrs. MilesJRJohn RossiterBPBessy PryorADAlice DugdaleFFFrau FrohmannILIsabel Lownd

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  • Dramatic Island Stories
  • Alice Dugdale Story
  • Rural Romance & Family

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Isabel Lownd in III: Showing How Isabel Lownd Told a Lie