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Marguerite

A former love interest of the Duke, mentioned in his romantic history.

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Also known as Meg Speedwell

First appearance: vii

Marguerite shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as Meg Speedwell, the dairymaid who married the Duke's great-great-grandfather and became Duchess Meg.
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EGEdward GibbsZDZuleika DobsonDODuke of DorsetDMDuchess MegMAMarguerite

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