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Magnesia Adolphus

In The Fascinating Foundling, a young woman who redirects her devotion from one suitor to another with alarming speed and theatrical solemnity.

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Also known as Magnesia Adolphus, Adolphus, Magnesia, Magnesia Fitztollemache, Lady Magnesia Fitztollemache, Lady Magnesia, Fitztollemache, the unhappy Magnesia Fitztollemache

First appearance: the fascinating foundling

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Magnesia Adolphus moves between two men, Adolphus and Fitz, in a household where romance and farce are indistinguishable. She declares her love transferable, dedicating to one the caresses and domestic drudgery she once…

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  • Passion and Fascinating Foundling
  • Admirable Bashville love triangle
  • Great Catherine court

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