Adam’s Breed · Character

Aunt Ottavia

A tactless and poor aunt in the family.

minor

Also known as small Aunt Ottavia, the tactless Aunt Ottavia, the poor Aunt Ottavia

First appearance: book i

Aunt Ottavia shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits Teresa and is impressed by the salumeria.

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In II: Visits Teresa and is impressed by the salumeria. Later, in IV: Becomes voluble and busy, lighting candles and making a Novena to…

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II
Visits Teresa and is impressed by the salumeria.
IV
Becomes voluble and busy, lighting candles and making a Novena to Saint Joseph for her nephew's conversion.
V
Offers rooms but is voluble and shrewd; buys a sideboard as a gift.
I
Consulted by Maddalena for frugal shopping advice.
IV
Critical relative who questions Maddalena about Gian-Luca.
VI
Chides Maddalena for spoiling Gian-Luca.
IV
Dies in June after catching cold, leaving Maddalena a fortune of four thousand pounds and a house.

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