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Duc de Soria

Felipe's father, the Spanish Duke of Soria.

minor

Also known as the Duc de Soria, Soria

First appearance: XIV: The Duc de Soria to the Baron de Macumer

Duc de Soria's tie to Louise de Chaulieu is one of the pressures that moves Letters of Two Brides—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Felipe's title, which he abdicates in favor of Fernand.
In the storyVI: Don Felipe Hénarez to Don FernandOpen this moment free

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With Louise de Chaulieu (family): The Duc de Soria is Louise's father, who exercises strict control over her life and marriage choices. With Felipe Hénarez (family): The Duc de Soria is Felipe's uncle and guardian,…

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See Duc de Soria in XIV: The Duc de Soria to the Baron de Macumer

Character Web

14 connections

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LDLouise de Chau…FHFelipe HénarezRDRenée de Mauco…DFDon FernandKRKing RenéDDDuc de Soria

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  • Family
  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and secondary figures
  • Protagonist
  • Main character circle

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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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See Duc de Soria in XIV: The Duc de Soria to the Baron de Macumer

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See Duc de Soria in XIV: The Duc de Soria to the Baron de Macumer