Manhattan Transfer · Character
Madame Rigaud
Emile Rigaud's wife, a quiet presence in his life.
minor
Also known as Madame Rigaud
First appearance: section i
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Runs her delicatessen, laughs off Emile's advances, declares she will never trust a man again.
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- Other
Character groups
- Drinking companions and quiet spouses
- Elite social climbers
- Theater and entertainment world
- Background figures and minor characters
- Immigrants and working class
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See Madame Rigaud in section i