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Joseph Lebas

A clerk who marries above his station.

minor

Also known as Joseph, Lebas, the luckless Joseph, young Lebas

First appearance: At the Sign of the Cat and Racket

Joseph Lebas shows up with force in At the Sign of the Cat and Racket. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Augustine's brother-in-law, a prudent tradesman who offers pragmatic but unhelpful advice about her marital troubles.
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In At the Sign of the Cat and Racket: Augustine's brother-in-law, a prudent tradesman who offers pragmatic but unhelpful advice about her marital troubles. Later, in Pierre Grassou: A great artist who bursts into…

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MDMadame de Beau…DEDervilleAGAugustine Guil…PGPierre GrassouEDEugène de Rast…JLJoseph Lebas

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Art and marriage
  • Parisian social web
  • Protagonist
  • Legal and social intrigue

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