The Clever Woman of the Family · Character
Maria Hatherton
A young woman who appears in the narrative, possibly a friend of the family.
minor
Also known as Maria, Hatherton, poor Maria, May
First appearance: i in search of a mission
Maria Hatherton first appears in 0000 i in search of a mission.
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- Village Girls
- Gowanbrae Circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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