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Rodney Grimes

A minor acquaintance involved in Monty's social circle.

minor

Also known as Grimes

First appearance: vi monty cristo

Rodney Grimes shows up with force in XI: Coals of Fire. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A wealthy Californian who aggressively pursues Barbara; Monty views him as an impostor and eventually drives him away.
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In XI: Coals of Fire: A wealthy Californian who aggressively pursues Barbara; Monty views him as an impostor and eventually drives him…

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BDBarbara DrewMBMontgomery Bre…MVMary ValentineEGElon GardnerRGRodney Grimes

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Family, servants, and minor acquaintances
  • Social circle and rivals
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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