The Valley of Fear · Character
Mrs. Allen
A resident of Birlstone village who provides information.
minor
First appearance: v the people of the drama
Mrs. Allen shows up with force in The Tragedy of Birlstone. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The housekeeper, a buxom and cheerful person who helps care for Mrs.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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