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The Man in the Brown Suit · Character

Mrs. Flemming

Widow of Mr. Flemming, traveling to South Africa.

minor

First appearance: iv

Mrs. Flemming shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mrs. Flemming first appears in 0006 iv.

In II: Mr. Flemming's wife, who reluctantly welcomes Anne but is initially displeased by her husband's decision.

Later, in III: Anne's hostess; offers tea after the accident.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it reveals the central deception—Harry is actually Lucas, not Eard…

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See Mrs. Flemming in iv