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Monsieur de Marsay

A dandy and politician who appears in several stories.

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Also known as de Marsay, the illustrious de Marsay

First appearance: another study of woman

Monsieur de Marsay first appears in 0011 another study of woman.

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  • Other

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  • Legal and social intrigue
  • Parisian social web
  • Art and marriage

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