Barchester Towers · Character
The De Courcys
The aristocratic family.
minor
Also known as De Courcys
First appearance: xxxvii the signora neroni the countess de courcy and mrs proudie meet each other at ullathorne
The De Courcys first appears in 0036 xxxvii the signora neroni the countess de courcy and mrs proudie meet each other at ullathorne.
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