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Signor Giovannone

An Italian acquaintance of Julien's in Paris.

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Also known as Signor Giovannone, Giovannone

First appearance: chapter xxxv sensibility and a great pious lady

Signor Giovannone first appears in 0035 chapter xxxv sensibility and a great pious lady.

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TATanbeauMDM. de Saint Gi…DDDuke de ChaulnesMDM. de CaylusMDM. de LuzSGSignor Giovannone

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Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…

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