Aristide's late first wife's sister who despised him and hunted moles with a shotgun. Diagnosed with a fatal illness, she falsely confesses to the murders to protect young Josephine and spare her a psychiatric sentence. She ultimately commits suicide by driving off a quarry edge alongside Josephine.
Edith's actions and confession indirectly guide Charles toward the final resolution.
Edith sacrifices her reputation to shield Laurence and Brenda from legal consequences.
Edith's access to cyanide directly correlates with the Nanny's fatal poisoning.
Edith evades official scrutiny by fleeing the scene with the child.
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