The Black Mask · Character
Stefano
An Italian servant or associate in the Faustina affair.
minor
First appearance: The Fate of Faustina
Stefano's tie to Faustina is one of the pressures that moves The Black Mask—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Faustina's jealous fiancé, kills her and is shot by Raffles.
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With Faustina (family): Faustina and Stefano are siblings, bound by a complex family loyalty that sometimes conflicts with their individual desires. With Faustina (family): Faustina and Stefano are siblings, bound by a…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Faustina Affair Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Raffles, despi…
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- Faustina
family · ambivalent
Faustina and Stefano are siblings, bound by a complex family loyalty that sometimes… How this plays out →
- Faustina
family · ambivalent
Faustina and Stefano are siblings, bound by a complex family loyalty that sometimes… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Stefano appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Stefano in The Fate of Faustina