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Count Boris Flavio

A brilliant, wealthy Florentine nobleman whose doomed marriage into a feuding family set in motion secrets that still haunt the living.

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Also known as Flavio, Boris Flavio, Count Flavio, Count

First appearance: xlv count flavio s diary

As a supporting figure in The Midnight Guest, Count Boris Flavio is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as the elder son of Count Flavio, poisoned by his wife Carlotta.
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Count Boris Flavio was a man of European reputation — artist, sculptor, sportsman, and conversationalist — whose charm bound Ravenspur to him in an extraordinary promise. Against all expectation he married Carlotta…

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See Count Boris Flavio in xlv count flavio s diary

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WLWalter LanceTCThe CountessLRLord RavenspurLSLuigi SilvaVRVera RayneCBCount Boris Flavio

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central suspects and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Walter reaches the emotional and psychological peak of his investigation as he finally confronts Lord Ravenspu…

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See Count Boris Flavio in xlv count flavio s diary
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