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These Old Shades · Character

Edward Marling

Lady Fanny's brother, a sensible and kind-hearted country gentleman.

minor

Also known as Dear Edward, Edward, the worthy Edward

First appearance: x lady fanny s virtue is outraged

Edward Marling's tie to Lady Fanny Marling is one of the pressures that moves These Old Shades—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as Lady Fanny's husband, upon whose bounty Rupert may be living.
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With Lady Fanny Marling (family): Edward is Fanny's husband, and their marriage is one of comfortable affection and mutual support. With Lady Fanny Marling (family): Edward is Fanny's husband, and their marriage is one…

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COColehatchDODuc of AvonRARachelJFJulia FalknerMDM. de RichelieuEMEdward Marling

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  • Other

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  • Court, society, and extended cast

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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