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Mrs. Hotherstone

Woman who runs a lodging house in the area.

minor

Also known as Hotherstone

First appearance: ix

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SJSir John Verin…AAAunt AblewhiteEJEzra JenningsFBFranklin BlakeRVRachel VerinderMHMrs. Hotherstone

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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