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Madame Olivares

The pious wife of Don Antonio Olivares.

minor

Also known as Olivares, Señora Olivares

First appearance: ii the lady

Madame Olivares shows up with force in Book VI: Doña Isabella. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Widow of Don Antonio; refuses to admit her true age, complicating the will contest.
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Madame Olivares first appears in 0024 ii the lady.

In Book VI: Doña Isabella: Widow of Don Antonio; refuses to admit her true age, complicating the will contest.

Later, in Don Antonio: Cultured American wife of Don Antonio, hosts the priests and sings at gatherings.

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ZOZeb OrchardFJFather Joseph …DIDoña IsabellaSISeñorita InezMPMother PhilomèneMOMadame Olivares

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Wealthy Spanish society
  • Minor figures and historical references
  • Protagonist
  • Central clergy and allies

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Madame Olivares in ii the lady
See Madame Olivares in Book VI: Doña Isabella