The Chink in the Armour · Character
The Marquis de Para
A gentleman-in-waiting to the Empress, mentioned in a historical context.
minor
Also known as Marquis de Para
First appearance: the chink in the armour
The Marquis de Para shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Paul's godmother, an old Marquise, who inspects Sylvia closely and approves of her, noting her natural beauty.
The Marquis de Para first appears in 0001 the chink in the armour.
In XIII: Paul's godmother, an old Marquise, who inspects Sylvia closely and approves of her, noting her natural beauty.
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Narrative arc
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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