The Duel · Character

Captain Aleinikov

A captain with a minor mention.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Romashov, facing his imminent duel with Nikolä…

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