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Miss Norbury

Mrs. Norbury's daughter, a minor character.

minor

Also known as Norbury, Miss Norbury

First appearance: XV: Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham

Miss Norbury shows up with force in VII: Portrait of a Gentleman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a pretty girl from Jallands who seems to prefer Cayley's company.
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Miss Norbury first appears in 0016 xv mrs norbury confides in dear mr gillingham.

In VII: Portrait of a Gentleman: Mentioned as a pretty girl from Jallands who seems to prefer Cayley's company.

Later, in XV: Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham: Receives a letter from Cayley and is distressed by the situation; her mother discusses her romantic prospects.

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AGAntony Gilling…MSMrs. StevensBBBill BeverleyMAMark AblettRARobert AblettMNMiss Norbury

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  • Primary suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist

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See Miss Norbury in XV: Mrs. Norbury Confides in Dear Mr. Gillingham