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The Dain Curse · Character

Mrs. Leggett

Gabrielle's mother, deceased before the story begins.

minor

Also known as Leggett

First appearance: I: Eight Diamonds

Mrs. Leggett's tie to Edgar Leggett is one of the pressures that moves The Dain Curse—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Edgar's wife; reports seeing a suspicious man near midnight and tries to calm Minnie.
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Mrs. Leggett first appears in 0003 i eight diamonds.

With Edgar Leggett (family): Edgar Leggett and Mrs. Leggett are married, forming a central family unit in the story. With Edgar Leggett (family): Edgar Leggett and Mrs. Leggett are married, forming a central family unit in the story.

In I: Eight Diamonds: Edgar's wife; reports seeing a suspicious man near midnight and tries to calm Minnie.

Later, in IV: The Vague Harpers: Appears nervous and submissive; avoids answering questions directly.

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MDMrs. DaleyTNThe NarratorELEdgar LeggettGLGabrielle Legg…HAHalsteadMLMrs. Leggett

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  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Core investigation circle
  • Peripheral and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Criminal and family past

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mrs. Leggett in I: Eight Diamonds
See Mrs. Leggett in I: Eight Diamonds