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Finisterre

A French governess or teacher, possibly for the Markovitch children.

minor

Also known as Mlle . Finisterre, Mlle

First appearance: xv

Finisterre shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Finisterre first appears in 0018 xv.

In IX: Mlle. Finisterre is present at the party; her 'eagle eye' fixes on Durward during the debate.

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See Finisterre in xv
See Finisterre in xv