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Madame du Deffand

A French salonnière who hosts Orlando in Paris.

minor

Also known as Old Madame du Deffand, Madame

First appearance: iv

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OROrlandoKJKing JamesLMLady Margaret …MGMrs. GrimsditchMPMiss Penelope …MDMadame du Deffand

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