The Trail of the Serpent · Character
Isabella Darley
Another name for Isabel Darley, Augustus's sister.
minor
Also known as Bell, Darley
First appearance: i the good schoolmaster
Isabella Darley shows up with force in One Step Further on the Right Track. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Isabella reciprocates Richard's affection and shows her trust in him despite his troubled past; she is present at the shop when the detective and Dr.
Isabella Darley first appears in 0001 i the good schoolmaster.
In One Step Further on the Right Track: Isabella reciprocates Richard's affection and shows her trust in him despite his troubled past; she is present at the shop when the detective and Dr. Tappenden arrive.
Later, in Mr. Peters Decides on a Strange Step, and Arrests the Dead: Richard's love interest, tearfully praying for him to leave the matter to Heaven.
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- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Cast and Subplots
- Investigation and Witnesses
- Slopperton Crime Circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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