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Hastings

A minor nobleman mentioned in the story.

minor

Also known as Lord Hastings

First appearance: xi lord grenville s ball

Hastings shows up with force in XII: The Scrap of Paper. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Slyly slips the secret note to Sir Andrew, setting the chapter's central intrigue in motion.
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Hastings first appears in 0012 xi lord grenville s ball.

In XII: The Scrap of Paper: Slyly slips the secret note to Sir Andrew, setting the chapter's central intrigue in motion.

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VDVicomte de Tou…CDComtesse de To…SDSuzanne de Tou…MBMarguerite Bla…SASir Andrew Ffo…HAHastings

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • French aristocrats and allies

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Marguerite, si…

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See Hastings in xi lord grenville s ball
See Hastings in XII: The Scrap of Paper