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Monsieur de Vionnet

Estranged husband of Madame de Vionnet, rarely appears.

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First appearance: i

Monsieur de Vionnet first appears in 0010 i.

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JDJeanne de Vion…MNMrs. NewsomeWAWaymarshBABaptisteLSLambert StretherMDMonsieur de Vionnet

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral or Background Figures
  • Central Parisian Circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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