Suspense · Character
The Doctor
Doctor Martel, a Genoese physician whose morning is derailed by an English milord's disappearance, and whose cool head for quiet inquiries makes him a useful man to know.
supporting
Also known as Doctor Martel, Martel
First appearance: Suspense
As a supporting figure in Suspense, The Doctor is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Dines with Cosmo, providing insight into the local political situation.
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The doctor moves easily between the innkeeper Cantelucci's anxious confidences and the naval officers at his dining table, taking snuff and turning over the puzzle of a guest who went out for air and never came back. He…
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Central Intrigue Network
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Madame de Montevesso’s confession that she could not share the royalists’ hatred of the Empire, despite living…
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- Cosmo Latham
psychological · negative
The Doctor is a manipulative mentor and puppeteer, using Cosmo as a pawn in his schemes… How this plays out →
- Madame de Montevesso
psychological · negative
- Signor Cantelucci
rivalry · negative
- Cosmo Latham
psychological · negative
The Doctor is a manipulative mentor and puppeteer, using Cosmo as a pawn in his schemes… How this plays out →
- Cosmo Latham
psychological · negative
The Doctor is a manipulative mentor and puppeteer, using Cosmo as a pawn in his schemes… How this plays out →
- Madame de Montevesso
psychological · negative
- Signor Cantelucci
rivalry · negative
- Madame de Montevesso
psychological · negative
- Signor Cantelucci
rivalry · negative
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The Doctor appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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