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Madame Gobain

Gobseck's housekeeper.

minor

Also known as Gobain

First appearance: gobseck

Madame Gobain first appears in 0016 gobseck.

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Legal and social intrigue
  • Family and pride
  • Parisian social web
  • Hidden charity

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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