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Coeur de Gris

A young French buccaneer with a rapier like silver fire and a trail of broken hearts, chosen by a lonely captain to be his one friend.

supporting

Also known as this Coeur de Gris, Young Coeur de Gris, young Coeur de Gris, Coeur

First appearance: I

As a supporting figure in Cup of Gold, Coeur de Gris is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

A young Frenchman chosen by Morgan as a friend; he shares his family history and speaks of the Red Saint.
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In III: A young Frenchman chosen by Morgan as a friend; he shares his family history and speaks of the Red Saint. Later, in IV: Promoted to lieutenant and second in command; he is entrusted with Morgan's plan and feels…

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20 connections

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HMHenry MorganMMMother MorganTCThe CockneyDJDon Juan Perez…OROld RobertCDCoeur de Gris

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Welsh origins and mentors
  • Protagonist
  • Colonial authorities and informants

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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