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Mr. Shepsherovich

A minor character in the story.

minor

Also known as Shepsherovich

First appearance: yama

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Mentioned as a genius pimp who transported women to Argentina and traded negresses across Russian cities.
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SYSimon Yakovlev…PNPrince NijeradzeLILikhoninMBMadame BarsukovaLILiubkaMSMr. Shepsherovich

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Brothel Visitors and Patrons
  • Prostitutes and Aristocratic Patrons
  • Central Brothel Characters

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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