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Anne Watson

Mrs. Watson's daughter, who tells her story.

minor

Also known as Anne

First appearance: xxxii anne watson s story

Anne Watson shows up with force in II: A Link Cuff-Button. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Newly hired housekeeper; she is described as capable with snapping black eyes.
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MJMr. JamiesonGIGertrude InnesJBJack BaileyAAArnold ArmstrongRIRachel InnesAWAnne Watson

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  • Other

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  • Peripheral witnesses and relatives
  • Central mystery characters
  • Protagonist

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

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