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Cook

The cook in the Byrne household.

minor

First appearance: i

Cook shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as having her 'evening out' and her coat is worn by Emily.
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In II: Mentioned as having her 'evening out' and her coat is worn by Emily. Later, in VII: Informs Stephen about the detective and…

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DADarlingJEJohn EgertonEGEmily GauntSBStephen ByrneMBMargery ByrneCOCook

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Byrne Household Staff
  • Community and Family Collectives
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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