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The Mayor of Casterbridge · Character

Miss Le Sueur

A Jersey woman who was a former romantic interest of Henchard.

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First appearance: xiii

Miss Le Sueur first appears in 0012 xiii.

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LTLucetta Temple…MHMichael HenchardENElizabeth-Jane…MLMiss Le Sueur

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