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Signora Bertolini

The Italian proprietress of the Pension Bertolini.

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Also known as The Bertolini, The Signora, the Signora, Bertolini

First appearance: part i i the bertolini

Signora Bertolini shows up with force in VII: They Return. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Signora Bertolini is mentioned as the pension owner who will be upset by their sudden departure.
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LHLady Helen Lav…MTMiss TeresaMEMr. EagerMAMiss AlansLHLucy HoneychurchSBSignora Bertolini

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  • Minor and background characters
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Signora Bertolini in part i i the bertolini