The Eight Strokes of the Clock · Character
Frédéric Astaing
The husband of Germaine Astaing.
minor
Also known as Frédéric
First appearance: V: Thérèse and Germaine
Frédéric Astaing shows up with force in V: Thérèse and Germaine. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Germaine's brother, who inspects the premises and removes incriminating letters from the pocketbook.
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