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Old Bolton

An elderly servant or retainer in the Lexton household.

minor

Also known as Bolton

First appearance: xviii

Old Bolton shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Former head groom now acting as factotum; admits Rosie Holt to see Mrs.
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Old Bolton first appears in 0018 xviii.

In XI: Former head groom now acting as factotum; admits Rosie Holt to see Mrs. Gretorex.

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EDEnid DentILIvy LextonRGRoger GretorexOBOld Bolton

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • 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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