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Julia Falkner

A young woman mentioned in the context of a past scandal.

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Also known as Mistress Julia Falkner, Julia, Mistress Falkner, Julie

First appearance: xxii the arrival of another player in the game

Julia Falkner shows up with force in Lord Rupert Makes the Acquaintance of Léonie. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Rupert's former romantic interest, now abandoned.
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HDHugh DavenantLDLéonie de Bonn…MLMonseigneur le…EMEdward MarlingJDJustin, Duke o…JFJulia Falkner

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

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