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Bella Dale

A young woman, possibly a friend or relative of Lady Dale.

minor

Also known as Bella, Izzy

First appearance: xxi

Bella Dale shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lady Dale's daughter, about 27, wearing a string of real pearls.
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Bella Dale first appears in 0021 xxi.

In II: Lady Dale's daughter, about 27, wearing a string of real pearls.

Later, in III: Lady Dale's daughter, who tries to befriend Ivy at Rushworth's request but finds it difficult due to their different interests.

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JLJervis LextonMHMrs. HuntleyMRMiles RushworthILIvy LextonLFLady FloraBDBella Dale

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Background & supporting cast
  • Main household & mystery
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because Ivy experiences a psychological peak of "utter, numb despair" afte…

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See Bella Dale in xxi