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Leonard

A local priest who appears in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Father Leonard

First appearance: XI: The Belle of the Village

Leonard shows up with force in XI: The Belle of the Village. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Father Leonard, the widow's father, welcomes Germain boisterously and encourages him to compete for his daughter.
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In XI: The Belle of the Village: Father Leonard, the widow's father, welcomes Germain boisterously and encourages him to compete for his daughter. Later, in XII: The Master: Father Leonard speaks with Germain about his…

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Leonard in XI: The Belle of the Village