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Emmeline

A woman mentioned affectionately by another character.

minor

Also known as dear Emmeline

First appearance: the three taps

Emmeline shows up with force in XIV: Bredon Is Taken for a Walk. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The barmaid at the Load of Mischief; confides in Angela under the impression she is Aunt Daphne, sharing the story of her friend's (her own) engagement dilemma.
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In XIV: Bredon Is Taken for a Walk: The barmaid at the Load of Mischief; confides in Angela under the impression she is Aunt Daphne, sharing the story of her friend's (her own) engagement dilemma. Later, in XVIII: The…

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14 connections

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ABAngela BredonMBMiles BredonMBMr. BrinkmanTBThe BishopMPMr. PulteneyEMEmmeline

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background characters
  • Investigation participants and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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