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The Ladies Lindores · Character

Edward Beaufort

A polished young relative of the Beauforts, stung to discover that the family's anxious interest flows toward John Erskine rather than himself.

supporting

Also known as young Beaufort

First appearance: the ladies lindores

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Meets Caroline on the road; they share a passionate reunion, expressing forgiveness and love.
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Edward Beaufort moves through the Lindores circle with the easy assurance of a well-connected young man, yet finds himself oddly displaced whenever John Erskine's troubles command the room. His whimsical mortification…

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SJSir James Mont…LCLady Caroline …ELEdith LindoresJEJohn ErskineLRLord RintoulEBEdward Beaufort

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended minor characters and relatives
  • Central family and antagonists
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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