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Lady Macmaster

A socialite and former acquaintance of Christopher, now a widow.

minor

Also known as Macmaster, A Lady Macmaster

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Lady Macmaster shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the lady who informed Sylvia about Christopher and Valentine due to owing Christopher money.
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In VII: Mentioned as the lady who informed Sylvia about Christopher and Valentine due to owing Christopher money. Later, in I: Visited Sylvia to discuss her late husband's debt to Christopher; proposed selling love…

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STSylvia TietjensHLHelen LowtherCFCammy Fittlewo…EEEdith EthelMLMarie LéonieLMLady Macmaster

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Tietjens family circle
  • Christopher's domestic allies

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Sylvia’s direct proposal to the general—asking him to marry her if she divorces Christopher—represents the emo…

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