# Riccardo — Adam’s Breed character guide

> Riccardo in Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

A man named Riccardo, likely a servant or relative.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

Headwaiter at the Doric; excited by news of war, drags Gian-Luca behind a screen and expresses hope Italy will join against Austria.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as still young enough to fight.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as one of the headwaiters who will leave.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/v)

Called to war; taunts Gian-Luca about having no country, but fears being ousted.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/vii)

Reported killed in the war; his death is noted without emotional weight by Gian-Luca, but Millo mourns him privately.

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