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The Mystery of the Blue Train · Character

Jane Harfield

A local woman in St. Mary Mead, mentioned in a letter.

minor

Also known as poor Jane

First appearance: xxix a letter from home

Jane Harfield first appears in 0030 xxix a letter from home.

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