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Lady Lucy

A noblewoman, possibly a relative or acquaintance, appears in passing.

minor

First appearance: v lady alice

Lady Lucy shows up with force in A New Pupil. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Watches Duncan and Lady Alice with suspicion.
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Lady Lucy in v lady alice
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