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Madame de Hamal

Alfred de Hamal's mother, a countess.

minor

Also known as Madame la Comtesse de Hamal

First appearance: xx the concert

See Madame de Hamal in xx the concertBook page

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Madame de Hamal in xx the concert