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The House by the River · Character
Maud
A minor female character, possibly a servant.
minor
First appearance: xi
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Community and Family Collectives
- Acquaintances and Servants
- Byrne Household Staff
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where John Egerton,…
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