Monsieur Lecoq · Character
Toinon
A virtuous peasant girl who helps the conspirators.
minor
Also known as the virtuous Toinon
First appearance: monsieur lecoq
Toinon shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Toinon, called 'the virtuous Toinon,' is the daughter-in-law of the Widow Chupin.
Toinon first appears in 0000 monsieur lecoq.
In XV: Toinon, called 'the virtuous Toinon,' is the daughter-in-law of the Widow Chupin. She is questioned by Lecoq about her husband's friends, but is evasive and defensive about her family.
Later, in XVI: Enters the room with her child during Polyte's examination, causing a tense reaction from her husband.
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- Secondary characters and background figures
- Protagonist
- Central families and conspirators
- Legal investigation team
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