The Chink in the Armour · Character
Monsieur Malfait
The husband of Madame Malfait, who seeks revenge for her death.
minor
Also known as M. Malfait, Malfait
First appearance: the chink in the armour
Monsieur Malfait's tie to Sylvia Bailey is one of the pressures that moves The Chink in the Armour—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Proprietor of the Pension Malfait, shows Sylvia and Anna around the house, and boasts about his select clientele.
Monsieur Malfait first appears in 0001 the chink in the armour.
With Sylvia Bailey (professional): Monsieur Malfait is a local official or servant who interacts with Sylvia in a formal, duty-bound capacity. With Sylvia Bailey (professional): Monsieur Malfait is a local official or servant who interacts with Sylvia in a formal, duty-bound capacity. With Sylvia Bailey (professional): Monsieur Malfait is a local official or servant who interacts with Sylvia in a formal, duty-bound capacity.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Sylvia's social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
Sylvia’s emotional peak occurs as she consciously resolves to leave Lacville and banish Paul de Virieu from he…
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- Sylvia Bailey
professional · neutral
Monsieur Malfait is a local official or servant who interacts with Sylvia in a formal,… How this plays out →
- Sylvia Bailey
professional · neutral
Monsieur Malfait is a local official or servant who interacts with Sylvia in a formal,… How this plays out →
- Sylvia Bailey
professional · neutral
Monsieur Malfait is a local official or servant who interacts with Sylvia in a formal,… How this plays out →
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Monsieur Malfait appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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