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Lady Mandelford

An older aristocratic woman, part of the social background.

minor

Also known as old Lady Mandelford

First appearance: i in the city by the sea

Lady Mandelford first appears in 0000 i in the city by the sea.

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TMthe masterSVSignora VivantiMMMiss MarchantFLFlorianEMEve MarchantLMLady Mandelford

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central social families
  • Venetian local characters
  • Minor and background figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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