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Austin Friars

Formerly a monastic holding in England, this location becomes the protagonist’s home.

Calais

This city is the last English holding in France.

Chelsea

A wealthy part of the greater capital area in England, this location houses many of noble standing.

London

Capital of England, this city is a major center of finance. It stands in as a metonym for the country as a whole.

Luther

A religious reformer, this German priest’s views on orthodoxy occasion no small upset.

Putney

This part of England is where the protagonist comes from. Near the capital, it has something of a run-down reputation.

Queen of Sheba

This figure, depicted on a tapestry that changes hands several times in the text, is noted for presenting challenging riddles to a wise king.

Rome

Former imperial center, this city is a major religious focus in the book and remains a place...

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