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Mrs. Rathbury

A local woman.

minor

Also known as Rathbury

First appearance: i a wind in the triangle

Mrs. Rathbury shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mrs. Rathbury first appears in 0068 i a wind in the triangle.

In III: Mrs. Rathbury is the loud, domineering woman who decides to rent Hitherton Hall after being convinced by 'Mr. Static' that it is a showpiece.

Later, in IV: Shouts after Miss Trant, inquiring about her address.

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MPMrs. PurtonETElizabeth TrantJBJoe BrunditMMMr. MedworthMRMrs. Rathbury

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  • Minor characters and subplots
  • Chillingford family and associates
  • Good Companions troupe

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See Mrs. Rathbury in i a wind in the triangle