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Fra Luca

Another name for Dino, Romola's brother, as a friar.

minor

Also known as Fra Luca—had

First appearance: xv the dying message

See Fra Luca in xv the dying messageBook page

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MAMasoBDBardo de' BardiTMTito MelemaRDRomola de' BardiDIDinoFLFra Luca

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
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See Fra Luca in xv the dying message