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Frances Earnshaw

Hindley's wife who dies shortly after giving birth to Hareton.

minor

Also known as Frances, Fanny

First appearance: vi

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ELEdgar LintonHEHindley EarnshawILIsabella LintonJOJosephNDNelly DeanFEFrances Earnshaw

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