The Lady of the Barge · Character
Dr. Frank Carson
A doctor whose professional composure is tested by the tangled affections and small-town suspicions that swirl around the river community.
supporting
Also known as Dr. Carson, Carson, Frank
First appearance: the lady of the barge
As a supporting figure in The Lady of the Barge, Dr. Frank Carson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Kidnapped and forced to serve as cook; maintains professional dignity despite abuse.
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Dr. Frank Carson belongs to the respectable shore-side world that the barge folk regard with a mixture of deference and distrust. His medical authority gives him access to private moments and private knowledge, which…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extensive Minor Cast
- Local Adventurers and Prominent
- Community and Military Figures
- Wily and Startled Elders
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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