The Mystery at Lilac Inn · Character
Viola Granger
A friend of Emily Crandall with information about the jewels.
minor
First appearance: xiii a surprise
Viola Granger's tie to Nancy Drew is one of the pressures that moves The Mystery at Lilac Inn—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Viola Granger is identified by Carson Drew as having a prison record for robbery, though Nancy doubts she had the opportunity to steal the jewels.
Viola Granger first appears in 0012 xiii a surprise.
With Nancy Drew (rivalry): Viola is a suspect and antagonist who competes with Nancy over the mystery at Lilac Inn. With Nancy Drew (rivalry): Viola is a suspect and antagonist who competes with Nancy over the mystery at Lilac Inn.
In XI: A Trip to the Inn: Viola Granger is identified by Carson Drew as having a prison record for robbery, though Nancy doubts she had the opportunity to steal the jewels.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Suspects and Investigators
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Nancy Drew
rivalry · negative
Viola is a suspect and antagonist who competes with Nancy over the mystery at Lilac Inn. How this plays out →
- Nancy Drew
rivalry · negative
Viola is a suspect and antagonist who competes with Nancy over the mystery at Lilac Inn. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Viola Granger in xiii a surpriseIn the story
Viola Granger appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Viola Granger in xiii a surprise