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Lidia

A cousin named Lidia in the family circle.

minor

Also known as Cousin Lidia

First appearance: book i

Lidia shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Maddalena's cousin, described as a simple but kind woman; mentioned as Sisto's wife.
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In VIII: Maddalena's cousin, described as a simple but kind woman; mentioned as Sisto's wife. Later, in I: Plump, comely woman who greets…

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Character Web

10 connections

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MVMario VareseNENeroneGIGian-LucaMAMaddalenaLELeoneLILidia

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family and servants
  • Core household and family
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Lidia in book i