# Kerfael — The Indiscreet Jewels character guide

> Kerfael in The Indiscreet Jewels by Denis Diderot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poor Kerfael, wretched Kerfael, The ingrateful Kerfael

**First appearance:** 0013-xii-fifth-trial-of-the-ring

## Who they are

A man whose toy reveals his ingratitude and misdeeds.

## Relationships

### [Mangogul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mangogul)

_professional_

Kerfael serves as a high-ranking official in Mangogul's court, carrying out administrative and diplomatic duties.

### [Fatme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/fatme)

_romantic_

Fatme and Kerfael are secret lovers, meeting in hidden chambers away from the prying eyes of the court.

### [Mangogul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/characters/mangogul)

_professional_

Kerfael serves as a high-ranking official in Mangogul's court, carrying out administrative and diplomatic duties.

## In the story

### [Twelfth Trial of the Ring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_indiscreet_jewels_se/chapters/xxv-twelfth-trial-of-the-ring)

Falsely accused of rape, imprisoned, and later exonerated by Mangogul.

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