The American Senator · Character
Lady Chiltern
A society friend of Lady Penwether.
minor
First appearance: xxi the first evening at rufford hall
Lady Chiltern shows up with force in Mistletoe. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Guest at Mistletoe; treats Arabella graciously.
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See Lady Chiltern in xxi the first evening at rufford hallNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Lady Chiltern in xxi the first evening at rufford hall