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Madame Adeline Suarez
A woman of some status, possibly a business owner or socialite in Harlem.
minor
Also known as Madame Suarez
First appearance: iv congo rose
Madame Adeline Suarez shows up with force in VIII: The Raid of the Baltimore. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The proprietor of the exclusive buffet flat that is raided.
Madame Adeline Suarez first appears in 0006 iv congo rose.
In VIII: The Raid of the Baltimore: The proprietor of the exclusive buffet flat that is raided. She catered to sporty colored persons of consequence and certain downtown whites. She is fined and sent to Blackwell's Island for six months.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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