The Cloven Foot · Character
Mary
A servant or minor character, possibly French.
minor
Also known as Mariette, Mary Ann
First appearance: i the heir presumptive
Mary shows up with force in XII: An Ill-Omened Wedding. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Laura's maid, excited to accompany her mistress to France; gossips with the household.
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In XII: An Ill-Omened Wedding: Laura's maid, excited to accompany her mistress to France; gossips with the household. Later, in The Church Near Camelot: Mary accompanies Laura as her maid and is moved to tears during…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor figures and witnesses
- Extended cast and historical references
- French conspirators and secrets
- Core cast and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional peak where Laura’s trust and love are directl…
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