The Last Chronicle of Barset · Character
Edith
Major Grantly's younger daughter, a charming little girl.
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Also known as dear little Edith, Miss Edith
First appearance: Major Grantly at Home
Edith shows up with force in Major Grantly at Home. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Major Grantly's daughter, who is the center of attention upon arrival at Plumstead.
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In Major Grantly at Home: Major Grantly's daughter, who is the center of attention upon arrival at Plumstead. Later, in A Double Pledge: Major Grantly's daughter, whose welfare is cited by the archdeacon as a reason…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended cast and minor characters
- Central plot characters
- London social circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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