The Moonstone · Character
Mrs. Merridew
Friend of Lady Verinder who attends Rachel's birthday dinner.
minor
First appearance: ii
Mrs. Merridew shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Rachel's guardian, who declines to explain Rachel's behavior to Franklin.
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- Supporting Household & Background
- Moonstone Investigation Core
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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