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Mademoiselle des Touches

A wealthy woman who hosts literary salons.

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Also known as mademoiselle, Mademoiselle

First appearance: Another Study of Woman

Mademoiselle des Touches shows up with force in Another Study of Woman. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Participates in the conversation, questioning Blondet about the classification of female authors.
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Mademoiselle des Touches first appears in 0011 another study of woman.

In Another Study of Woman: Participates in the conversation, questioning Blondet about the classification of female authors.

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CLClémentine Lag…MDMarquise de Li…MDMarquis d'EspardMDMadame de Beau…GDGinevra di Pio…MDMademoiselle des Tou…

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  • Legal and social intrigue
  • Parisian social web

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