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Gardana

A woman mentioned in the Amalia story.

minor

Also known as Gardana

First appearance: amalia s secret

Gardana shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The landlady, ill in bed, shows K.
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In VI: The landlady, ill in bed, shows K. a photograph of Klamm's messenger and her keepsakes from Klamm, trying to persuade K. to…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • K.'s associates and Castle officials
  • Amalia's family and officials
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Gardana in amalia s secret