The Crime at Black Dudley · Character
Jeanne Dacre
A young woman, possibly a relative of a guest.
minor
Also known as Jeanne, little Jeanne Dacre
First appearance: i candlelight
Jeanne Dacre shows up with force in XXI: The Point of View of Benjamin Dawlish. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cries quietly and tends to the injured Prenderby, her sobs becoming audible during Dawlish's ultimatum.
Jeanne Dacre first appears in 0002 i candlelight.
In XXI: The Point of View of Benjamin Dawlish: Cries quietly and tends to the injured Prenderby, her sobs becoming audible during Dawlish's ultimatum.
Later, in XXII: The Darkest Hour: Hysterical with fear upon realizing they are to be burned alive, she is comforted by Meggie.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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