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De Sally

A French nobleman mentioned at court.

minor

Also known as de Sally

First appearance: v his grace of avon visits versailles

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DODuc of AvonMFMadam FieldWAWalkerMLMonseigneur le…JBJean BonnardDSDe Sally

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  • Court, society, and extended cast
  • Main characters and allies
  • Bonnard family and neighbors

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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