The Charwoman’s Shadow · Character
Anemone
A maiden of Aragona whose name the charwoman answers to, she knows the shadow-box is long and thin and has long since stopped believing anyone will find it.
supporting
First appearance: VIII: Ramon Alonzo Shares the Idleness of the Maidens of Aragona
As a supporting figure in The Charwoman’s Shadow, Anemone is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as a source from whom Ramon learns about imps and Hindu chants.
Anemone first appears in 0007 viii ramon alonzo shares the idleness of the maidens of aragona.
With Ramon Alonzo (romantic): Anemone is Ramon's love interest, and their relationship is marked by deep affection and longing. With Father Joseph (friendship): Anemone respects Father Joseph and seeks his counsel regarding Ramon. With The Charwoman (rivalry): Anemone distrusts and opposes the Charwoman, who threatens her beloved Ramon.
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Character Web
12 connectionsA slice of how Anemone sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Aragona and Tower Figures
- Minor and Peripheral Figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Ramon Alonzo’s emotional peak is his desperate, reckless assault on the shadow-box—striking it with his sword…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Ramon Alonzo
romantic · positive
Anemone is Ramon's love interest, and their relationship is marked by deep affection and… How this plays out →
- Father Joseph
friendship · positive
- The Charwoman
rivalry · negative
- Ramon Alonzo
romantic · positive
Anemone is Ramon's love interest, and their relationship is marked by deep affection and… How this plays out →
- The Charwoman
rivalry · negative
- Ramon Alonzo
romantic · positive
Anemone is Ramon's love interest, and their relationship is marked by deep affection and… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Anemone in VIII: Ramon Alonzo Shares the Idleness of the Maidens of AragonaIn the story
Anemone appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- V: Ramon Alonzo Learns of the Box
- VIII: Ramon Alonzo Shares the Idleness of the Maidens of Aragona
- XI: The Chill of Space
- XXVI: The Wonderful Casting
- XXVII: They Dread That a Witch Has Ridden from the Country Towards Moon's Rising
- XXX: The End of the Golden Age
Chapter companion notes
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See Anemone in VIII: Ramon Alonzo Shares the Idleness of the Maidens of Aragona