The Circular Staircase · Character
Eliza Klinefelter
A former servant with knowledge of the Armstrongs.
minor
Also known as Eliza
First appearance: xix concerning thomas
Eliza Klinefelter shows up with force in XXV: A Visit from Louise. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Eliza is hysterical after finding a hole in her wall and a metal rod falling on her bed, claiming a 'burning eye' watched her.
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In XXV: A Visit from Louise: Eliza is hysterical after finding a hole in her wall and a metal rod falling on her bed, claiming a 'burning…
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- Minor household servants
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- Protagonist
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