Ralestone Luck · Character

Satan

The Ralestone family dog, a large and loyal hound.

minor

Also known as Satan Goes A - Hunting

Satan's tie to Val Ralestone is one of the pressures that moves Ralestone Luck—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A stray cat that enters the house, is named Satan by the Ralestones, and accepts bacon.

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With Val Ralestone (friendship): Satan is Val's loyal dog or pet, providing companionship and protection. With Val Ralestone (friendship):…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Val Ralestone
friendship · positive
Satan is Val's loyal dog or pet, providing companionship and protection. How this plays out →
Val Ralestone
friendship · positive
Satan is Val's loyal dog or pet, providing companionship and protection. How this plays out →

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Satan appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Luck of the Lords of Lorne
A stray cat that enters the house, is named Satan by the Ralestones, and accepts bacon.
III: The Ralestones Entertain an Unobtrusive Visitor
Wakes Val by kneading on his chest; later goes hunting outside.
Pistols for Two—Coffee for One
Not directly present, but the Luck of Lorne is discussed as a key object.
Their Tenant Discovers the Ralestones
The cat, also called Cinders by Charity, who appears at her studio and is recognized by Val and Ricky.
VI: Satan Goes A-Hunting and Finds Work for Idle Hands
The cat whose actions lead to the discovery of the hidden panel.
VII: By Our Luck!
Not directly mentioned in this chapter.
VIII: Great-Uncle Rick Walks the Hall
Heard meowing from inside the kitchen at the end of the chapter.
XI: Ralestones to the Rescue!
Not directly present, but the ghostly activities are linked to Jeems; the cat is not mentioned in this chapter.
Rupert Brings Home His Marchioness
Mentioned as walking away with a badminton shuttlecock.

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