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M. Chauvet

A French character involved in the plot.

minor

Also known as Chauvet

First appearance: part i london

M. Chauvet shows up with force in IX: M. le Chef de la Sûreté. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Chef de la Sûreté; receives Burnley and assigns M.

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In IX: M. le Chef de la Sûreté: Chef de la Sûreté; receives Burnley and assigns M. Lefarge to assist; reviews list of recent disappearances. Later, in X: Who Wrote the Letter?: Chief of the Sûreté who listens to the…

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

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Escalation
Breaking point

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IX: M. le Chef de la Sûreté
Chef de la Sûreté; receives Burnley and assigns M. Lefarge to assist; reviews list of recent disappearances.
X: Who Wrote the Letter?
Chief of the Sûreté who listens to the day's report and outlines the investigation plan.
XIII: The Owner of the Dress
Chief of the Sûreté, coordinates the investigation and interviews M. Boirac.
XIV: M. Boirac Makes a Statement
The Chief who questions M. Boirac and expresses regret for the painful statement.
Inspector Burnley Up Against It
Chief at the Sûreté; leads the meeting, shares news from London and the pump factory, and assigns tasks.
A Council of War
The Chief who moderates the council, questions the alibi of Boirac, and raises the hatpin point as a difficulty.
XVIII: Lefarge Hunts Alone
Assists Lefarge by telephoning Boirac's house to confirm Boirac's return time.
XIX: The Testing of an Alibi
Receives Lefarge's report at the Sûreté.
XXX: Conclusion
Chief of the Sûreté who receives La Touche's report and orders the manhunt for Boirac.

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