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Lady Dinsmore

A society lady with a role in the background of the mystery.

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First appearance: i

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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In IV: Doris's aunt, who finds Count Poltavo fascinating and defends him against Frank's suspicions. Later, in VI: Hosts the box,…

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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