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The Second Mrs. Tanqueray · Character

Mrs. Misquith

Frank Misquith's wife, mentioned but not seen.

minor

Also known as Misquith

First appearance: act i

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DODoctorATAubrey TanquerayJAJayneSGSir George Orr…MMMrs. Misquith

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  • Peripheral Society and Household
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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See Mrs. Misquith in act i