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Mme. Dugrival

A woman involved in the infernal trap and family secrets.

minor

Also known as Mme. Dugrival, Dugrival, Mme, the Widow Dugrival

First appearance: The Infernal Trap

Mme. Dugrival shows up with force in The Infernal Trap. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Widow of Nicolas Dugrival; masterminds the trap to capture Lupin and extort money.
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Mme. Dugrival first appears in 0003 iv the infernal trap.

In The Infernal Trap: Widow of Nicolas Dugrival; masterminds the trap to capture Lupin and extort money.

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  • Lupin's entangled victims
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the psychological peak of Lupin’s tension and vulne…

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