The Way We Live Now · Character

Caradoc Hurtle

The deceased husband of Mrs. Hurtle, mentioned in backstory.

minor

Also known as Caradoc Carson Hurtle

First appearance: xxvi mrs hurtle

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the central emotional and psychological crisis: Hett…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.