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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- Other
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- Main characters and allies
- Court, society, and extended cast
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak of the Duke of Avon’…
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- Lady Fanny Marling
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Edward is Fanny's husband, and their marriage is one of comfortable affection and mutual… How this plays out →
- Lady Fanny Marling
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Edward is Fanny's husband, and their marriage is one of comfortable affection and mutual… How this plays out →
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Edward Marling appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Introducing the Comte de Saint-Vire
- XI: Mr. Marling's Heart Is Won
- XII: His Grace of Avon’s Ward
- Mr. Marling Allows Himself to Be Persuaded
- XXIV: Hugh Davenant Is Agreeably Surprised
- His Grace of Avon Trumps the Comte's Ace
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