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Mrs. Crich

Gerald's mother, a quiet and ailing woman.

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Also known as Lady Crich

First appearance: II: Shortlands

Mrs. Crich shows up with force in Sisters. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mrs. Crich first appears in 0001 ii shortlands.

In Sisters: Mrs. Crich is described as unkempt, with a monomaniacal look, leaning forward with a tense, predative expression.

Later, in II: Shortlands: Appears noiselessly, seeking out Birkin for a private conversation; she expresses a disdain for strangers and a sense of estrangement from the social gathering.

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RBRupert BirkinLOLoerkeUBUrsula BrangwenGBGudrun BrangwenWCWinifred CrichMCMrs. Crich

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See Mrs. Crich in II: Shortlands
See Mrs. Crich in II: Shortlands