The Dead Secret · Character
Miss Sturch
A friend of the Franklands who provides companionship to Rosamond.
minor
Also known as Dear Miss Sturch, dear Miss Sturch
First appearance: iii the bride and bridegroom
Miss Sturch's tie to Rosamond Frankland is one of the pressures that moves The Dead Secret—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The governess at the vicarage; a perpetually smiling, methodical woman who manages the children.
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With Rosamond Frankland (friendship): Miss Sturch is a close friend and confidante to Rosamond, offering companionship and support. With Mr. Phippen (social): Miss Sturch and Mr. Phippen are acquaintances within the…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Porthgenna Tower Circle
- Protagonist
- Frankland Family Allies
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of Rosamond’…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Rosamond Frankland
friendship · positive
Miss Sturch is a close friend and confidante to Rosamond, offering companionship and… How this plays out →
- Mr. Phippen
social · neutral
- Rosamond Frankland
friendship · positive
Miss Sturch is a close friend and confidante to Rosamond, offering companionship and… How this plays out →
- Mr. Phippen
social · neutral
- Rosamond Frankland
friendship · positive
Miss Sturch is a close friend and confidante to Rosamond, offering companionship and… How this plays out →
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See Miss Sturch in iii the bride and bridegroom