The Sea Mystery · Character
Lizzie Johnston
A maid or servant in the Berlyn household who gives key testimony.
minor
Also known as Lizzie, Miss Johnston
First appearance: v messrs berlyn and pyke
Lizzie Johnston shows up with force in VIII: A Fresh Start. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Former maid of the Berlyns; provides key information about Mrs.
Lizzie Johnston first appears in 0004 v messrs berlyn and pyke.
In VIII: A Fresh Start: Former maid of the Berlyns; provides key information about Mrs. Berlyn's habits, the evening of the tragedy, and confirms Mrs. Berlyn never did mending.
Later, in XII: The Duplicator: Writes to French offering information and introduces him to her fiancé Alfred Beer.
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