The Cloven Foot · Character
Father le Mescam
A priest involved in the French storyline.
minor
First appearance: XXXVI: Kergariou's Wife
Father le Mescam shows up with force in On a Voyage of Discovery. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The curé of Auray, invited to dine with Treverton and Sampson; has lived in the parish for thirty years.
Father le Mescam first appears in 0035 xxxvi kergariou s wife.
In On a Voyage of Discovery: The curé of Auray, invited to dine with Treverton and Sampson; has lived in the parish for thirty years.
Later, in XXXVI: Kergariou's Wife: Provides detailed history of Marie Pomellec's marriage to Jean Kergariou and confirms Kergariou's death.
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- French conspirators and secrets
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See Father le Mescam in XXXVI: Kergariou's Wife