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At the Villa Rose · Character

Alphonse Ruel

A gardener at the Villa Rose, gives evidence about the night of the murder.

minor

Also known as Alphonse, Ruel

First appearance: iv at the villa

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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