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Miss Merton

A genteel woman whose presence stirs romantic interest.

minor

Also known as Merton

First appearance: book i facts

Miss Merton shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The solicitor's niece, who serves as Violet's bridesmaid.
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In IV: The solicitor's niece, who serves as Violet's bridesmaid. Later, in V: Bridesmaid who provides details of Violet's wedding attire…

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14 connections

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AHAlbert HerringJHJoseph HerringVWViolet WaldronAWAnnica WaldronDADandoMMMiss Merton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Local community figures
  • Protagonist
  • Core family members
  • Minor and supporting characters

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Miss Merton in book i facts