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Kate Vaughn

Fred Vaughn's sister, a refined English girl who befriends Amy in Europe.

minor

Also known as Miss Kate, Kate

First appearance: part ii xxxi our foreign correspondent

Kate Vaughn first appears in 0032 part ii xxxi our foreign correspondent.

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JMJo MarchBMBeth MarchAMAnnie MoffatLLLaurie LaurenceAMAmy MarchKVKate Vaughn

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  • Other

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  • Extended cast and minor characters
  • Protagonist
  • March family and close circle
  • Party and Shakespearean figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Kate Vaughn in part ii xxxi our foreign correspondent