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Sicurano da Finale

A woman who lives as a man, rises to captain of a sultan's guard, and proves that disguise can outlast even the most tangled misfortunes.

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Also known as Sicurano

First appearance: The Ninth Story

As a major figure in The Decameron, Sicurano da Finale is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The disguised identity of Bernabo's wife, serving the Sultan.
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Sicurano da Finale is a figure of extraordinary resourcefulness, a woman whose male identity carries her from obscurity to a position of trust in a foreign court. Her competence and loyalty win her authority that no one…

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BLBernabo Lomell…AMAmbrogiuoloCACatellaLALaurettaSDSicurano da Finale

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  • Escalation
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