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The Poisoned Chocolates Case · Character

Lady Pennefather

Sir Eustace's wife, mentioned in connection to the case.

minor

Also known as the present Lady Pennefather

First appearance: the poisoned chocolates case

Lady Pennefather's tie to Sir Charles Wildman is one of the pressures that moves The Poisoned Chocolates Case—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Lady Pennefather first appears in 0001 the poisoned chocolates case.

With Sir Charles Wildman (social): Lady Pennefather and Sir Charles are acquaintances through the social circle of the Crimes Club and related gatherings. With Sir Charles Wildman (social): Lady Pennefather and Sir Charles are acquaintances through the social circle of the Crimes Club and related gatherings. With Sir Charles Wildman (social): Lady Pennefather and Sir Charles are acquaintances through the social circle of the Crimes Club and related gatherings.

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SCSir Charles Wi…RSRoger SheringhamMAMr. Ambrose Ch…MFMrs. Fielder-F…SESir Eustace Pe…LPLady Pennefather

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Crimes Circle members
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Lady Pennefather in the poisoned chocolates case