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The Starvel Hollow Tragedy · Character

Edna Philpot

The wife of Dr. Philpot, a local social figure.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Philpot, Mrs. Edna Philpot, Philpot

First appearance: ii the inquest

Edna Philpot shows up with force in VIII: Dr. Philpot’s Story. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Philpot's deceased wife; her murder is the subject of the accusation against him.
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Edna Philpot first appears in 0003 ii the inquest.

In VIII: Dr. Philpot’s Story: Philpot's deceased wife; her murder is the subject of the accusation against him.

See Edna Philpot in VIII: Dr. Philpot’s StoryBook page

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ALArthur Lisle W…IFInspector FrenchDLDr. LingardDHDr. Herbert Ph…JRJohn RoperEPEdna Philpot

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  • Other

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  • Extended cast of witnesses and professionals
  • Core suspects and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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

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See Edna Philpot in ii the inquest
See Edna Philpot in VIII: Dr. Philpot’s Story