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The Able McLaughlins · Character

Flora

An aunt or older female relative of the McLaughlins.

minor

Also known as Flora, Aunt Flora

First appearance: xvii

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See Flora in xvii

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HUHughieMAMaryJMJimmy McTaggertIMIsobel McLaugh…WMWully McLaughlinFLFlora

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • McLaughlin family and neighbors
  • Minor community figures
  • Extended family and locals
  • Protagonist

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See Flora in xvii
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