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Madame Gisèle
A noblewoman who has a brief romantic encounter with Manuel.
minor
Also known as Gisèle, the Lady Gisèle
First appearance: xxiv three women
Madame Gisèle shows up with force in I: How Manuel Left the Mire. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referred to as the Count of Arnaye's daughter, who has been abducted by Miramon Lluagor and is the object of Manuel's quest.
Madame Gisèle first appears in 0033 xxiv three women.
In I: How Manuel Left the Mire: Referred to as the Count of Arnaye's daughter, who has been abducted by Miramon Lluagor and is the object of Manuel's quest.
Later, in II: Niafer: The Lady Gisèle d'Arnaye is the object of the rescue mission, believed to be held by Miramon Lluagor.
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- Other
Character groups
- Magicians and Authority Figures
- Manuel's Wives and Family
- Protagonist
- Mythical Beings and Minor Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Madame Gisèle in xxiv three women