The Old Wives’ Tale · Character
Mrs. Frensham
Proprietress of the Pension Frensham in Paris.
minor
Also known as Frensham
First appearance: i frensham s
Mrs. Frensham shows up with force in VII: Success. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Former owner of the pension, sold to Sophia after financial difficulties.
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Character groups
- Minor and background characters
- Sophia's Paris circle
- Bursley shop and family
- Next generation and friends
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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