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May Carthew

Another of the Carthew sisters, a childhood friend.

minor

Also known as Miss May Carthew, Marjorie

First appearance: The First Fairy Princess

May Carthew shows up with force in The First Fairy Princess. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Another of Miss Carthew's sisters, mentioned as older; Michael is uncertain how to address her.
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In The First Fairy Princess: Another of Miss Carthew's sisters, mentioned as older; Michael is uncertain how to address her. Later, in VI: The Enchanted Palace: One of the Carthew daughters, present at Michael's…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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