The Necromancers · Character
Maud Stapleton
A minor character, possibly related to Mrs. Stapleton.
minor
Also known as Maud, dearest Maud
First appearance: ii
Maud Stapleton shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referred to as 'dearest Maud'; she is to lunch with Lady Laura and is unaware of her scruples.
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In I: Referred to as 'dearest Maud'; she is to lunch with Lady Laura and is unaware of her…
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- Central and Supporting Cast
- Secondary and Peripheral Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Lady Laura’s emotional peak occurs when the stranger’s direct, intimate knowledge of her secret role in the sé…
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See Maud Stapleton in ii