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Miss Mowlem

The postmistress in the village near Porthgenna Tower.

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First appearance: ii outside the house

Miss Mowlem shows up with force in III: The Bride and Bridegroom. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The landlady's daughter, who spies on the couple and reports their affectionate behavior to her mother.
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In III: The Bride and Bridegroom: The landlady's daughter, who spies on the couple and reports their affectionate behavior to her…

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Character groups

  • Local and Peripheral Figures
  • Porthgenna Tower Circle

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
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See Miss Mowlem in ii outside the house
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