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Philippe Sermaise

A character involved in the conflicts and intrigues of the narrative.

minor

Also known as Sermaise

First appearance: i the episode called the wedding jest

Philippe Sermaise's tie to François de Montcorbier is one of the pressures that moves The Line of Love—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With François de Montcorbier (rivalry): Antagonistic rivals, clashing over Catherine's affections and engaging in heated confrontations. With François de Montcorbier (rivalry): Antagonistic rivals, clashing over…

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See Philippe Sermaise in i the episode called the wedding jest

Character Web

19 connections

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FDFrançois de Mo…CDCatherine de V…YDYsabeau de Mon…GRGilles RaguyerTEThe EnglishmanPSPhilippe Sermaise

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Rogues and Poets
  • Intrigue and Mystery Core

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The climax occurs in the revelation of the Arnaye family’s hidden history—Noël’s illegitimate children and Ray…

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See Philippe Sermaise in i the episode called the wedding jest
See Philippe Sermaise in i the episode called the wedding jest
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