These Old Shades · Character
Rachel
A maid in the Duke of Avon's household who attends to Léonie.
minor
First appearance: xiii the education of l onie
Rachel shows up with force in Lady Fanny's Virtue Is Outraged. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Fanny's tirewoman, who is initially shocked by Léonie's appearance but agrees to help dress her in proper women's clothing.
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In Lady Fanny's Virtue Is Outraged: Fanny's tirewoman, who is initially shocked by Léonie's appearance but agrees to help dress her in…
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