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Marthe Langeais

Jacqueline's mother, a socialite in Paris.

minor

Also known as Marthe Langeais, Langeais, Marthe, Poor Marthe

First appearance: i

Marthe Langeais first appears in 0027 i.

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JLJacqueline Lan…ADAdaOJOlivier JeanninEBErich BraunMLMadame LangeaisMLMarthe Langeais

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  • Aftermath
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