The Cloven Foot · Character
Kergariou
A Frenchman with a connection to the Desrolles affair.
minor
Also known as Jean Kergariou, Jean
First appearance: XXXVI: Kergariou's Wife
Kergariou shows up with force in XXXVI: Kergariou's Wife. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jean Kergariou, Marie's husband, died in a wagon accident in Paris three years ago.
Kergariou first appears in 0035 xxxvi kergariou s wife.
In XXXVI: Kergariou's Wife: Jean Kergariou, Marie's husband, died in a wagon accident in Paris three years ago.
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- French conspirators and secrets
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