The Devil’s Pool · Character
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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See Leonard in XI: The Belle of the VillageNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Leonard in XI: The Belle of the Village