A Sicilian Romance · Character

Emilia

The elder sister, mild where Julia is fiery, her steady affection and clear mind make her the counterweight to a household tilting toward cruelty.

supporting

Also known as Dear Emilia

First appearance: a sicilian romance

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The elder daughter, mild and sweet-tempered, with a talent for drawing, who prefers tranquil pleasures to the coming festivities.

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With Julia (family): Emilia is Julia's younger sister, and their relationship is loving and supportive, with Emilia often seeking Julia's protection. With Madame de Menon (friendship): Emilia and Madame de Menon share a warm, protective bond, with Madame de Menon acting as a mother figure to Emilia. With Madame de Menon (friendship): Emilia and Madame de Menon share a warm, protective bond, with Madame de Menon acting as a mother figure to Emilia.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Julia
family · positive
Emilia is Julia's younger sister, and their relationship is loving and supportive, with… How this plays out →
Madame de Menon
friendship · positive
Madame de Menon
friendship · positive
Julia
family · positive
Emilia is Julia's younger sister, and their relationship is loving and supportive, with… How this plays out →

Julia
Emilia is Julia's younger sister, and their relationship is loving and supportive, with Emilia often seeking Julia's protection.
Madame de Menon
Emilia and Madame de Menon share a warm, protective bond, with Madame de Menon acting as a mother figure to Emilia.
Madame de Menon
Emilia and Madame de Menon share a warm, protective bond, with Madame de Menon acting as a mother figure to Emilia.
Julia
Emilia is Julia's younger sister, and their relationship is loving and supportive, with Emilia often seeking Julia's protection.

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Emilia appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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The elder daughter, mild and sweet-tempered, with a talent for drawing, who prefers tranquil pleasures to the coming festivities.
Chapter II
Shares in the sorrow of learning about her mother's fate; pleased by the festival and ball.
Chapter III
Julia's confidante; she comforts Julia and weeps with her.
IV
Receives Julia's farewell letter and is suspected of involvement in the escape.
VI
Deeply distressed by Madame de Menon's departure, losing her only friend at the castle.
Chapter VIII
Released from confinement but remains dejected and anxious for Julia.
XV
Overcome by the sight of her dying father and later confined to bed by a dangerous illness due to the traumatic events.
Chapter XVI
Recovers from her indisposition; learns of her mother's existence and Julia's safety; departs with Ferdinand for Palermo and resides with the family.

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