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Mrs. Merdle

Woman with a minor role in the story.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Merdle

First appearance: xii a tale of two spinsters

Mrs. Merdle first appears in 0013 xii a tale of two spinsters.

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Wimsey’s sudden, violent exclamation—“Got it!”—marks the emotional and psychological peak of the story, as his…

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