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Comte de Brionne

A French nobleman mentioned at court.

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First appearance: v his grace of avon visits versailles

Comte de Brionne shows up with force in XXV: Léonie Curtsies to the Polite World. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Presented to Léonie by Lady Fanny, amused by her naive questions and helps identify notable guests.
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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