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Hester Thompson

A minor female character, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Hester

First appearance: vii introducing sundry new characters

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Character Web

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RCRichard Carsta…CHCaptain Harold…DBDiana BeauleighLLLady Lavinia C…JSJim SalterHTHester Thompson

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and background figures
  • Romantic rivals and friends
  • Central characters and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Hester Thompson in vii introducing sundry new characters