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Barbara

A woman with a small role in the story.

minor

First appearance: the secret of kralitz

Barbara shows up with force in Dream's End. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bruno's wife, who is notified of his condition and plans to visit.
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5 connections

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DRDr. Robert BrunoDKDr. Kenneth Mo…APAndrew ParsonsGRGregsonBOBobBABarbara

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Named Characters

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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