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Bilson

A maid in Soames's household, often in the background.

minor

Also known as Bilson, The maid Bilson

First appearance: part i v a forsyte m nage

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GFGeorge ForsyteFFFrancie ForsyteSFSoames ForsyteJFJune ForsyteOJOld Jolyon For…BIBilson

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Household and Bohemians
  • Younger Generation
  • Core Forsyte Family
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Fleur’s decision to “take the bit between her teeth” and pursue a secret marriage with Jon despite knowing the…

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