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Rev. J. D. Eltham

Clergyman and relative of the Eltham family.

minor

Also known as J. D. Eltham

First appearance: xiii

Rev. J. D. Eltham shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Host at Redmoat; reveals his past in China, the drugging incident on the train, and his intention to return to Ho-Nan despite warnings.
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Rev. J. D. Eltham first appears in 0012 xiii.

In VII: Host at Redmoat; reveals his past in China, the drugging incident on the train, and his intention to return to Ho-Nan despite warnings.

See Rev. J. D. Eltham in VIIBook page

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Rev. J. D. Eltham in xiii
See Rev. J. D. Eltham in VII