The Rasp · Character

Miss Dora Masterson

A young woman whose telephone voice and borrowed book of essays pull Gethryn down a trail of newspaper clippings, private detectives, and a stage-door rendezvous.

supporting

Also known as Dora, Dot, Miss Masterson

First appearance: iii cock robin s house

As a supporting figure in The Rasp, Miss Dora Masterson is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Lucia's sister; solicitous about Lucia's health and anxious about her absent lover.

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Character groups

Suspects and witnesses
Secondary and background characters
Protagonist
Gethryn family circle

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Anthony Gethryn
social · positive
Miss Dora Masterson is an acquaintance of Anthony Gethryn, interacting frequently within… How this plays out →
Lucia Lemesurier
friendship · positive
Anthony Gethryn
social · positive
Miss Dora Masterson is an acquaintance of Anthony Gethryn, interacting frequently within… How this plays out →
Anthony Gethryn
social · positive
Miss Dora Masterson is an acquaintance of Anthony Gethryn, interacting frequently within… How this plays out →
Lucia Lemesurier
friendship · positive
Lucia Lemesurier
friendship · positive

Anthony Gethryn
Miss Dora Masterson is an acquaintance of Anthony Gethryn, interacting frequently within the social circle of the story.
Lucia Lemesurier
Lucia Lemesurier and Miss Dora Masterson are friends, with frequent interactions indicating a close social bond.
Anthony Gethryn
Miss Dora Masterson is an acquaintance of Anthony Gethryn, interacting frequently within the social circle of the story.
Anthony Gethryn
Miss Dora Masterson is an acquaintance of Anthony Gethryn, interacting frequently within the social circle of the story.
Lucia Lemesurier
Lucia Lemesurier and Miss Dora Masterson are friends, with frequent interactions indicating a close social bond.
Lucia Lemesurier
Lucia Lemesurier and Miss Dora Masterson are friends, with frequent interactions indicating a close social bond.

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In the story

Miss Dora Masterson appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Lady of the Sandal
Lucia's sister; solicitous about Lucia's health and anxious about her absent lover.
Chapter II
Lucia's sister; initially unaware of the murder; becomes solicitous of Lucia; questions Sir Arthur about Archie Deacon.
III
Anxious about her sister and absent lover, she is moved to tears by Anthony's story. She nearly mentions 'Loo' before Lucia interrupts.
VII: The Prejudiced Detective
Present at dinner with Lucia, offers to see the mysterious visitor but is overruled.
I
Lucia's sister, who is comforted by Lucia after being told not to worry.
Exhibits
Seen running distraught toward the police station; Anthony stops her and asks for her help.
XIII: Irons in the Fire
Confesses her guilt over not meeting Archie Deacon, and directs Anthony to her brother for information about the cuttings.
I
Distraught and guilt-ridden for failing to meet Archie Deacon, providing him an alibi; she directs Anthony to her brother Jimmy.
XV: Anthony’s Busy Day
Speaks with Anthony outside the police station; later helps him identify a book.
I
Accompanies Lucia; speaks warmly to Anthony and expresses hope for a miracle.
II
Anthony telephones her to inquire about a book titled 'Here and There'.
I
Deeply upset and tearful over Archie's situation; briefly comforted by Lucia; later rushes to embrace Anthony in gratitude.
II
Rushes to greet Deacon and announces her own engagement.

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