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Célestine

Mrs. Manderson's French maid, a witness in the household.

minor

First appearance: iv handcuffs in the air

Célestine shows up with force in V: Poking About. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lady's maid; interviewed by Trent, expresses hatred for Manderson and devotion to Mrs.
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In V: Poking About: Lady's maid; interviewed by Trent, expresses hatred for Manderson and devotion to Mrs.

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6 connections

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PTPhilip TrentMMMabel MandersonJMJohn MarloweCBCalvin BunnerSMSigsbee Mander…CÉCélestine

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Core investigation participants
  • Protagonist

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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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See Célestine in iv handcuffs in the air
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