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Miss Nellie d'Arnault

A young woman who plays piano at the dances in Black Hawk.

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Also known as Lena, Miss Nellie d'Arnault, Miss Nellie

First appearance: vii

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LLLena LingardAHAnna HansenAJAnton JelinekMSMary SvobodaTVThe VannisMNMiss Nellie d'Arnault

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  • Extended community and later life
  • Central characters and family
  • Burdens' hired help

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