Short Fiction · Character
Mademoiselle L'Espanaye
Daughter of Madame L'Espanaye, also murdered in the Rue Morgue.
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Also known as Mademoiselle L., Mademoiselle L’Espanaye
First appearance: The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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The daughter of Madame L'Espanaye, also found murdered.
Mademoiselle L'Espanaye first appears in 0031 the murders in the rue morgue.
In The Murders in the Rue Morgue: The daughter of Madame L'Espanaye, also found murdered.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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