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Effie La Touche

A young woman at a party.

minor

Also known as Effie

First appearance: ii

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Working Class and Partygoers
  • Social Circle Core
  • Protagonist
  • Historical and Media Figures

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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