The House by the River · Character
Mrs. Vincent
A gossipy or notable local woman.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Ralph Vincent, the carroty-haired Mrs. Vincent, So Mrs. Vincent, the Vincent
First appearance: vi
Mrs. Vincent shows up with force in After the Inquest. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Primary narrator of the inquest events; spreads gossip about John Egerton's suspicious behavior.
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- Other
Character groups
- Community and Family Collectives
- Byrne Household Staff
- Minor Local Families
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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