The Marrow of Tradition · Character
Olivia Carteret
Mrs. Carteret's full name, used rarely.
minor
Also known as Olivia
First appearance: ii the christening party
Olivia Carteret shows up with force in XI: The Baby and the Bird. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Turns away coldly from Janet at the window; blames Janet for the near-accident and becomes cold toward Clara.
Olivia Carteret first appears in 0003 ii the christening party.
In XI: The Baby and the Bird: Turns away coldly from Janet at the window; blames Janet for the near-accident and becomes cold toward Clara.
Later, in XX: A Shocking Crime: Hurries to the scene, motivated by concern over her aunt's papers and the family secret.
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- Protagonist
- Wellington's racial hierarchy
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See Olivia Carteret in ii the christening party