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The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character

Comtesse de Sucy

An aristocratic countess from the old regime.

minor

Also known as Madame la Comtesse, Madame, VII Madame la Comtesse de Sucy

First appearance: I

Comtesse de Sucy shows up with force in A Fine Bit of Work. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rescued along with her family; she is grateful and overwhelmed by the Pimpernel's bravery.
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Comtesse de Sucy first appears in 0001 i.

In A Fine Bit of Work: Rescued along with her family; she is grateful and overwhelmed by the Pimpernel's bravery.

Later, in I: The aristo widow overheard planning to retrieve her diamonds from the château at Gentilly.

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CTCitizen Tourne…MBM. BertinGRGrosjeanMLMadame la Marq…MCM. ChambertinCDComtesse de Sucy

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  • Other

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  • Aristocrats and revolutionary allies
  • Minor characters and aristocrats

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Comtesse de Sucy in I