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Joan Carthew
One of the Carthew sisters, a childhood friend of Michael.
minor
Also known as Miss Joan Carthew, May Carthew
First appearance: The First Fairy Princess
Joan Carthew shows up with force in The First Fairy Princess. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of Miss Carthew's sisters, mentioned as older; Michael is uncertain how to address her.
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In The First Fairy Princess: One of Miss Carthew's sisters, mentioned as older; Michael is uncertain how to address her. Later, in The First Fairy Princess: Another of Miss Carthew's sisters, mentioned as older;…
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See Joan Carthew in The First Fairy PrincessNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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Joan Carthew appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The First Fairy Princess
- The First Fairy Princess
- VI: The Enchanted Palace
- VI: The Enchanted Palace
- XV: Grey Eyes
- XI: Sympathy
- XI: Sympathy
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