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The House by the River · Character
Mrs. Church
A local woman, possibly a housekeeper.
minor
First appearance: xvii
Mrs. Church first appears in 0016 xvii.
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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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