# Grassini — The Gadfly character guide

> Grassini in The Gadfly by Ethel Voynich.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Signora Grassini, Poor Grassini, Signor Grassini

**First appearance:** 0010-part-ii-i

## Who they are

A spy and informant for the Austrian police.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-i)

Advocates petitioning; expresses moral concerns about Rivarez's reputation.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-ii)

Host of the salon; gossips about Gemma's past to the Gadfly.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_gadfly_se/chapters/part-ii-iv)

Tries to invite Montanelli to his house; criticized by Martini for lion-hunting.

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