Zuleika Dobson · Character
Marguerite
A former love interest of the Duke, mentioned in his romantic history.
minor
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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