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Adèle

A French friend or acquaintance of Miriam.

minor

First appearance: i

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NWNancie WilkieMHMiriam HendersonTETedTSTrixie SandersonMWMargaret Wedde…ADAdèle

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • School and community figures
  • Miriam's social circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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