Zuleika Dobson · Character
Grand Duke Salamander
Zuleika's grandfather, a European royal figure.
minor
Also known as Grand Duke Salamander Salamandrovitch, Grand Duke Salamander—she, Grand - papa
First appearance: vii
Grand Duke Salamander shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Fell enamoured of Zuleika in St.
Grand Duke Salamander first appears in 0009 vii.
In II: Fell enamoured of Zuleika in St. Petersburg, gave her golden replicas of her conjuring tools and offered half his estates.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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