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The Trail of the Serpent · Character

Martha

An elderly servant.

minor

Also known as old Martha, Poor Martha

First appearance: i the good schoolmaster

Martha shows up with force in IX: “Mad, Gentlemen of the Jury”. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Old servant, testifies about finding Mr.
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MMMrs. Martha Jo…ADAugustus DarleyMMMrs. MoperRMRichard MarwoodIDIsabella DarleyMAMartha

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast and Subplots
  • Investigation and Witnesses
  • Slopperton Crime Circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Martha in i the good schoolmaster