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La Carconte

The wife of Caderousse, who assists in the inn and knows his secrets.

minor

Also known as Carconte

First appearance: The Pont du Gard Inn

La Carconte shows up with force in The Pont du Gard Inn. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Caderousse's wife, who warns him against speaking but is also tempted by the diamond's value.
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In The Pont du Gard Inn: Caderousse's wife, who warns him against speaking but is also tempted by the diamond's value. Later, in The Story: Caderousse's wife; expresses doubt about the diamond's authenticity after the…

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13 connections

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BDBaron DanglarsABAbbé BusoniJAJacopoBABarroisALAliLCLa Carconte

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  • Other

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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