The Secret House · Character
Lady Dinsmore
A society lady with a role in the background of the mystery.
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Lady Dinsmore shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Doris's aunt, who finds Count Poltavo fascinating and defends him against Frank's suspicions.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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