Sinister Street · Character
Miss Harper
A governess or teacher in Michael's early life.
minor
First appearance: i the new world
Miss Harper shows up with force in VII: The Gate of Ivory. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as being surprised by Michael's late-night departures from Lily's house.
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In VII: The Gate of Ivory: Mentioned as being surprised by Michael's late-night departures from Lily's house. Later, in Seeds of…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
- School and Family Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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