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Nellie O'Mora

A beautiful Irish girl who once broke the Duke's heart.

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Also known as Nellie

First appearance: vii

Nellie O'Mora shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Her miniature portrait reproaches the Duke for his earlier impiety; he seeks her forgiveness and reaffirms his loyalty to the Junta's tradition.
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MBMrs. BatchSJSir John MarrabyDODuke of DorsetHGHumphrey GreddonTJThe JuntaNONellie O'Mora

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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