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Marquis d'Espard
A nobleman seeking a commission in lunacy against his wife.
minor
Also known as M. le Marquis, M. le Marquis d’Espard, M. d’Espard, The Marquis, the Marquis
First appearance: The Commission in Lunacy
Marquis d'Espard shows up with force in The Commission in Lunacy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Marquis explains his retirement and restitution of lands to the Jeanrenaud family, revealing his wife's coldness and his dedication to his sons' education.
Marquis d'Espard first appears in 0020 the commission in lunacy.
In The Commission in Lunacy: The Marquis explains his retirement and restitution of lands to the Jeanrenaud family, revealing his wife's coldness and his dedication to his sons' education.
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