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Edith Ethel

A former friend of Valentine, now a society hostess.

minor

Also known as Edith Ethel Duchemin

First appearance: the last post

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STSylvia TietjensCTChristopher Ti…MLMarie LéonieVWValentine WannopCFCammy Fittlewo…EEEdith Ethel

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  • Other

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  • Christopher's domestic allies
  • Tietjens family circle
  • Protagonist

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