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Doris Trine

A young woman in Lycurgus society.

minor

Also known as Doris Trine, Doris

First appearance: book ii

Doris Trine shows up with force in Chapter XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A shop girl and friend of Hortense; she accompanies Hortense when she sees the fur coat in the window.
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In Chapter XIV: A shop girl and friend of Hortense; she accompanies Hortense when she sees the fur coat in the…

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HBHortense BriggsCGClyde GriffithsEGEsta GriffithsDTDoris Trine

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
  • Trial and Defense Team
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Doris Trine in book ii