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Dr. Valentini

Confident Italian surgeon who operates on Frederic's leg.

minor

Also known as Valentini

First appearance: xiv

Dr. Valentini shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A cheerful, confident major who agrees to operate on Frederic's knee the next morning.
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In XV: A cheerful, confident major who agrees to operate on Frederic's knee the next morning. Later, in XVI: Expected to perform…

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CBCatherine Bark…DVDr. Valentini

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  • Other

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  • Supporting hospital and escape figures
  • Frederic's inner circle

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Dr. Valentini in xiv
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