The Count of Monte Cristo · Character
Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti
An elderly Italian nobleman paid to pose as Andrea's father.
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Also known as Major Cavalcanti, Bartolomeo Cavalcanti, old Cavalcanti
First appearance: Major Cavalcanti
Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti shows up with force in Major Cavalcanti. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Arrives at Monte Cristo's home posing as a wealthy Italian nobleman, eager to play the role of Andrea's father in exchange for money and social standing.
Major Bartolomeo Cavalcanti first appears in 0054 lv major cavalcanti.
In Major Cavalcanti: Arrives at Monte Cristo's home posing as a wealthy Italian nobleman, eager to play the role of Andrea's father in exchange for money and social standing.
Later, in Andrea Cavalcanti: An impostor paid 50,000 francs to act as Andrea's father; he plays along with the scheme and plans to leave Paris soon.
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