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The Black Opal · Character

Maud Johnson

A young woman in the community.

minor

Also known as Maud

First appearance: part i i

Maud Johnson shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits the hut to ask Potch for help with her sick goat and shows interest in Michael's opal.
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In I: Visits the hut to ask Potch for help with her sick goat and shows interest in Michael's opal. Later, in III: Suspected by Michael of…

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AHArthur HentyDADawe ArmitagePOPotchMBMichael BradySRSophie RouminofMJMaud Johnson

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  • Other

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  • Core mining community
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
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See Maud Johnson in part i i