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Mrs. Shapland

Susan Shapland's mother.

minor

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Shapland

First appearance: the maid of sker

Mrs. Shapland shows up with force in LXIV: Susan Quite Acquits Herself. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Former nurse Susan Moggeridge (now Mrs.
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In LXIV: Susan Quite Acquits Herself: Former nurse Susan Moggeridge (now Mrs. Shapland) tells the full story of the twins and the…

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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