Hadrian the Seventh · Character
Empress Elena
The Empress of Italy, wife of Victor Emanuel.
minor
Also known as The exquisite Empress Elena
First appearance: XVII
Empress Elena shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Laughs at the King's retort about the thirteenth apostle.
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- Other
Character groups
- Italian royal family
- Papal court and allies
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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In this scene, Hadrian reaches an emotional and psychological peak by violently rejecting his own past efforts…
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