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Monsieur Roger

A gentleman involved in a tragic love affair.

minor

Also known as the gentleman Monsieur Roger, Roger

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Monsieur Roger first appears in 0015 the message.

With Caroline Crochard (romantic): Caroline Crochard and Monsieur Roger are involved in a secretive and passionate romantic liaison. With Caroline Crochard (romantic): Caroline Crochard and Monsieur Roger are involved in a secretive and passionate romantic liaison. With Caroline Crochard (romantic): Caroline Crochard and Monsieur Roger are involved in a secretive and passionate romantic liaison.

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CCCaroline Croch…MDMadame de Beau…CFCount FérédiaDEDespleinDEDervilleMRMonsieur Roger

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  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Parisian social web
  • Hidden charity
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Monsieur Roger in the message
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