The Lost Girl · Character
Mrs. Houghton
Alvina's mother, who dies early in the story.
minor
First appearance: The Decline of Manchester House
Mrs. Houghton shows up with force in The Decline of Manchester House. The page is where that presence becomes real.
James's wife, a small, dark woman from a Derbyshire squire family, who suffers from nervous heart disease and is isolated in her marriage.
Mrs. Houghton first appears in 0000 i the decline of manchester house.
In The Decline of Manchester House: James's wife, a small, dark woman from a Derbyshire squire family, who suffers from nervous heart disease and is isolated in her marriage.
Later, in II: The Rise of Alvina Houghton: Alvina's mother, who dislikes Graham and takes sal volatile.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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