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Death Comes for the Archbishop · Character

Marius

A French priest who serves in the diocese.

minor

First appearance: A Letter from Leavenworth

Marius shows up with force in A Letter from Leavenworth. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Father Vaillant's brother in Auvergne, who wrote a letter inquiring about the Colorado gold rush.
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FJFather Joseph …BJBishop Jean Ma…MPMother PhilomèneMAMarius

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