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Lady Hartletop

A society matron, mother of Lord Dumbello.

minor

Also known as dear Lady Hartletop, the Hartletop

First appearance: xxiii mr plantagenet palliser

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LALady Amelia Ga…CDColonel DaleMLMr. LoveLDLilian DaleIDIsabella DaleLHLady Hartletop

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Allington Dale Family & Associates
  • De Courcy Family & Connections

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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