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Monsieur Cardot

The husband of Madame Cardot.

minor

Also known as Cardot

First appearance: story ii the muse of the department

Monsieur Cardot first appears in 0002 story ii the muse of the department.

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ÉLÉtienne LousteauDDDinah de la Ba…MAMalagaOCOld CamusotMMMadame Margari…MCMonsieur Cardot

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of provincial and Parisian society
  • Parisian visitors and locals
  • Protagonist

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