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Lady Manton

Wife of Sir John Manton, appears in social scenes.

minor

Also known as Dear Lady Manton

First appearance: ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice

Lady Manton shows up with force in In Which Hugh Drummond Composes a Letter. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The target of Hugh's deception; described as a snob and former grocer's daughter.
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HDHugh DrummondSBSir Bryan John…DEDennyCZCount ZadowaCLCharles LatterLMLady Manton

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  • Core Allies and Villains
  • Protagonist
  • Household and Social Figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Lady Manton in ii in which scotland yard sits up and takes notice