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Mrs. Mackridge

A friend of Susan Ponderevo, part of social circles.

minor

First appearance: i

Mrs. Mackridge shows up with force in Of Bladesover House, and My Mother; and the Constitution of Society. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Pensioned-off servant and friend of Lady Drew, known for her caustic manner and painted hair.
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In Of Bladesover House, and My Mother; and the Constitution of Society: Pensioned-off servant and friend of Lady Drew, known for her caustic manner and painted hair. Later, in IV: A large, dark, bald woman who paints…

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SRSir RoderickMAMarionGPGeorge PonderevoMRMr. RamboatUFUncle FrappMMMrs. Mackridge

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Bladesover Aristocracy
  • Minor Acquaintances
  • Early Relationships
  • Protagonist
  • Extended Social Web
  • Key Influencers

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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