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Emma Edwardovna Titzner

The brothel's new proprietress, a former prostitute who rules with a boa-constrictor's gaze, demanding kissed hands and absolute obedience from the women she calls her own.

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Also known as Emma, Emma Edwardovna

First appearance: yama

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Present at the coffee gathering, she defends the brothel's treatment of girls and later dismisses Berkesh as a 'double-crossing bastard' after he takes a bribe.

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Central Brothel Characters
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Tragic Prostitute and Aggressive Visitor

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II
Present at the coffee gathering, she defends the brothel's treatment of girls and later dismisses Berkesh as a 'double-crossing bastard' after he takes a bribe.
V
Recruits a new woman into the brothel, promising discretion about her sexual desires and later becoming perplexed by Magda's behavior.
VII
The housekeeper who intervenes to collect payment and later scolds Jennie for her outburst.
I
Beats Liubka to assert authority, but ultimately takes her back; is attacked by Jennka during the confrontation.
Chapter V
Housekeeper who reacts with cold hatred toward Tamara after finding Jennka's note; is stopped by Tamara's firm gaze and a small metal object.
VI
Takes over the brothel, delivers a speech about discipline and high-class service, and offers Tamara the position of housekeeper.
VIII
Now runs the brothel; decides not to send Pashka to clients due to her mental decline.
IX
Now running the brothel, she oversees the establishment as it is rocked by the successive crises of Pashka's insanity, Tamara's disappearance, and Verka's tragic affair.

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