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M. Paul Thévenet

A minor French character.

minor

Also known as M. Thévenet

First appearance: part i london

M. Paul Thévenet shows up with force in XI: Mm. Dupierre Et Cie. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Managing director of Dupierre et Cie, explains the cask's origin and the order from Felix.
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In XI: Mm. Dupierre Et Cie: Managing director of Dupierre et Cie, explains the cask's origin and the order from Felix. Later, in At the Gare St. Lazare: Introduces the detectives to M. Thomas at the showroom and joins…

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  • Other

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  • Victim and Extensive Supporting Cast
  • Central Investigators and Suspects
  • Protagonist

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