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Vienna Thorne

A beautiful and sophisticated woman from a wealthy family.

minor

Also known as Miss Thorne, Vienna, Miss Vienna Thorne

First appearance: magnetism

Vienna Thorne shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A sophisticated sixteen-year-old from Washington, D.C., who ignores football due to her brother's death; she remains cool and controlled during Carl's confrontation.
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In II: A sophisticated sixteen-year-old from Washington, D.C., who ignores football due to her brother's death; she remains cool and controlled during Carl's confrontation. Later, in III: Vienna goes to Europe for…

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DHDolly HarlanJCJeffrey CurtainCCCurtis CarlyleELElwood LeamingHPHarold PiperVTVienna Thorne

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Eccentric marriage and flirtation
  • Social climbers and romantics
  • Rebellion and mystery

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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