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Madame du Deffand
A historical French salonnière mentioned in passing at court.
minor
Also known as Madame
First appearance: xxv l onie curtsies to the polite world
Madame du Deffand first appears in 0026 xxv l onie curtsies to the polite world.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological and emotional peak of the Duke of Avon’…
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