Romola · Character
Fra Salvestro Maruffi
A Dominican friar associated with Savonarola.
minor
Also known as Fra Salvestro
First appearance: lxiv the prophet in his cell
Fra Salvestro Maruffi shows up with force in XLI: Coming Back. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Introduced as Romola's new spiritual guide.
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