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Lord Silverstairs

The father of Violet, a quiet but influential lord.

minor

Also known as Silverstairs

First appearance: ii

Lord Silverstairs shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Violet's husband, who dismisses Leilah's interest in spiritual books as 'gammon'.
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In III: Violet's husband, who dismisses Leilah's interest in spiritual books as 'gammon'. Later, in IV: Arrives later, invites Verplank to…

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15 connections

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LVLeilah VerplankCKCount Kasimiér…VSViolet Silvers…BABarouffskiEMEmmanuelLSLord Silverstairs

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Social Observers & Minor Players
  • Protagonist
  • Romantic Entanglements & Scandals

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

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Leilah’s psychological peak occurs when her habitual compulsion to fulfill plans despite physical illness is p…

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See Lord Silverstairs in ii