Strong Poison · Character
Miss Marjorie Phelps
A friend of Harriet Vane's from the literary world.
minor
Also known as Marjorie, Marjorie Phelps
First appearance: i
Miss Marjorie Phelps's tie to Lord Peter Wimsey is one of the pressures that moves Strong Poison—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Accompanies Wimsey to Vaughan's gathering and later hosts a discussion with Sylvia Marriott and Eiluned Price.
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With Lord Peter Wimsey (friendship): Marjorie is a friend and former flame of Peter, who helps him with the investigation. With Lord Peter Wimsey (friendship): Marjorie is a friend and former flame of Peter, who helps…
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- Core Investigation Team
- Spiritualist Circle Members
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Marjorie is a friend and former flame of Peter, who helps him with the investigation. How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
friendship · positive
Marjorie is a friend and former flame of Peter, who helps him with the investigation. How this plays out →
- Lord Peter Wimsey
friendship · positive
Marjorie is a friend and former flame of Peter, who helps him with the investigation. How this plays out →
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