That Affair Next Door · Character

Mrs. Boppert

A neighbor who provides gossip and observations.

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Also known as popped Mrs. Boppert

First appearance: Questions

Mrs. Boppert shows up with force in A Discovery. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The scrub-woman who discovers the body and acts suspiciously; she is evasive and overly emotional.

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A Discovery
The scrub-woman who discovers the body and acts suspiciously; she is evasive and overly emotional.
Questions
The scrub-woman who discovered the body and shows confusing emotions.
VII: Mr. Gryce Discovers Miss Amelia
The house-cleaner whom Amelia suspects is hiding something; Amelia urges Gryce to question her closely.
IX: Developments
Testifies at the inquest, appearing nervous and evasive, though she seems relieved to escape deeper questioning.
Book II: The Windings of a Labyrinth
A neighbor or informant interviewed by Amelia about the events surrounding the murder.
A Decided Step Forward
The timid housekeeper who let the young woman into the Van Burnam house and provides key details about the clock and the woman's arrival.
Miss Butterworth’s Theory
Referenced as having locked a woman into the house earlier.
The Matter as Stated by Mr. Gryce
Mrs. Boppert is mentioned as a witness whom Amelia interviewed, and whom Mr. Gryce had under surveillance.
XXXII: Iconoclasm
Revealed to have let Mrs. Van Burnam into the house before the midnight arrival, providing a key clue.

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