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Annie Climber

A minor social acquaintance in Rome.

minor

Also known as Miss Climber

First appearance: xxvi

Annie Climber shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a friend of Henrietta's who was asked three times in Italy.
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MBMr. BantlingLPLady PensilLWLord WarburtonIAIsabel ArcherHSHenrietta Stac…ACAnnie Climber

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor acquaintances and background figures
  • Isabel's European circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Annie Climber in xxvi