The Cloven Foot · Character
Stephen Malcolm
Laura's brother, a young man with a troubled past.
minor
Also known as Stephen, Malcolm, Mr. Malcolm, Poor Stephen
First appearance: i the heir presumptive
Stephen Malcolm shows up with force in XXVI: A Disinterested Parent. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Identified as the same person as Mr.
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In XXVI: A Disinterested Parent: Identified as the same person as Mr. Desrolles; he faked his death to secure Laura's adoption by Jasper Treverton. Later, in XLII: The Undertaker's Evidence: Confirmed to have died and…
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This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional peak where Laura’s trust and love are directl…
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