The Line of Love · Character
Captain Edward Musgrave
A young captain whose name closes the chronicle, destined to marry Cynthia Allonby and carry the Musgrave line across an estranging sea to Virginia.
supporting
Also known as Ned, Captain Musgrave, Edward Musgrave
First appearance: i the episode called the wedding jest
As a supporting figure in The Line of Love, Captain Edward Musgrave is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Marries Cynthia Allonby and emigrates to Virginia, founding the American Musgrave line.
Captain Edward Musgrave first appears in 0005 i the episode called the wedding jest.
In X: The Envoi Called Semper Idem: Marries Cynthia Allonby and emigrates to Virginia, founding the American Musgrave line.
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- Other
Character groups
- Romantic and Courtly Figures
- Comic and Minor Characters
- Nobility and Domestic Scenes
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Captain Edward Musgrave in i the episode called the wedding jest