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Sarah King

Widow who becomes the object of Reverend Hartman's desire.

minor

Also known as Sarah

First appearance: the strength of god

Sarah King shows up with force in A Man of Ideas. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The lean, sad-looking woman with whom Joe falls in love; she is the daughter of Edward King and sister of Tom King.
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JWJoe WellingGWGeorge WillardEHEd HandbyETEd ThomasAHAlice HindmanSKSarah King

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  • Minor figures and background lives
  • Unfulfilled dreams and isolation
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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