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Abbé de Grancey

Vicar-General of Besançon, whose charm and shrewdness make him the quiet broker of the Watteville salon and the Chapter's winning lawsuit.

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Also known as the Abbé de Grancey, the dear Abbé Grancey, de Grancey, The Abbé de Grancey, Abbé, the worthy Abbé de Grancey, Monsieur l'Abbé de Grancey, Monsieur de Grancey

First appearance: Albert Savarus

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The Abbé de Grancey moves easily between the Archbishop's palace and Madame de Watteville's drawing-room, welcomed everywhere for his wit and trusted for his judgment. It is he who discovers the obscure advocate Savaron…

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ASAlbert SavarusRDRosalie de Wat…VIVicar-GeneralBDBaronne de Wat…LHLéopold Hanneq…ADAbbé de Grancey

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  • Central romantic and religious figures
  • Protagonist

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