Barriers Burned Away · Character
Mrs. Von Brakhiem
A wealthy, snobbish socialite and friend of the Ludolphs.
minor
Also known as von
First appearance: xii blue blood
Mrs. Von Brakhiem shows up with force in XXXV: Remorse. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Acts as Christine's chaperon at West Point, basking in her reflected glory and using her to enhance her own social standing.
Mrs. Von Brakhiem first appears in 0014 xii blue blood.
In XXXV: Remorse: Acts as Christine's chaperon at West Point, basking in her reflected glory and using her to enhance her own social standing.
Later, in The Gates Open: Arrives from New York with a gay party and persuades Christine to join their western trip.
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- Closing
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See Mrs. Von Brakhiem in xii blue blood