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Rose Auburn

An Englishwoman caught up in the Russian Revolution.

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First appearance: xv love and russian literature

Rose Auburn shows up with force in XIII: The Flip of a Coin. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in Ashenden's reflection on the insignificance of personal intrigues and love affairs in the face of war's grim realities.
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R.R.BYByringASAshendenSHSir Herbert Wi…MCManuel CarmonaRARose Auburn

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  • Russian Revolution pawns
  • Espionage network core
  • Protagonist

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