Mavella

Role in Story:	Ezekiel’s wife, Ezalia and Cecilia’s deceased mother.

Occupation:	 Grand Duchess and opera singer.

Physical Description:	Long dark brown hair, sapphire eyes, beautiful and always smiling. Caro looks very much like her as she grows older.

Personality:	A romantic, free spirit, Mavella continued to perform even after her marriage. However, she was very cognizant of her role as Ezekiel’s wife, hosting dinners and being pleasant company to all manner of guests.

Background:	 Mavella was a popular opera singer who captured Ezekiel’s heart. She was very well loved by everyone who met her, with effortless charm and poise. Ezekiel commissioned many portraits of her.

Notes:	Would have been style Grand Duchess Mavella [mother unknown].

Name Mavelle means ‘songbird’.