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Mrs. Luce

An American expatriate living in Florence.

minor

First appearance: xviii

Mrs. Luce shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Chapter XX: Mrs. Luce is an old friend of Mrs. Touchett, living in Paris since the days of Louis Philippe. She hosts Sunday gatherings…

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  • Isabel's European circle

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See Mrs. Luce in xviii
See Mrs. Luce in xviii