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Lucia Bannon

A young American abroad whose sleepwalking delivers her into Lanyard's room at midnight, and whose candor and courage unsettle his carefully guarded life.

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Also known as the girl, Lucia, Lucia Bannon, Bannon, Miss Bannon, Mademoiselle Bannon

First appearance: i troyon s

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The American girl dining with De Morbihan and the elderly American; described as demure and maternal.

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Lucia arrives in Paris as a tourist, dazzled by the rue de la Paix and the beautiful things her family can buy, but her first real adventure is a nocturnal wandering she cannot explain. Her shame at being discovered is matched by a quiet dignity that impresses Lanyard far more than he admits. Her trusting eyes and unguarded gratitude give the reformed thief something to protect—and something to lose—as the intrigue tightens.

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III: A Point of Interrogation
The American girl dining with De Morbihan and the elderly American; described as demure and maternal.
A Stratagem
Discovered in Lanyard's room in the dark, she cries out in alarm and asks who he is.
Anticlimax
Mistakes Lanyard's room for her own due to sleepwalking; is embarrassed and grateful for his understanding.
IX: Disaster
Lanyard recalls Lucia Bannon's image and wonders about her opinion of him, hinting at a budding conscience.
XI: Flight
Meets Lanyard in the corridor, asks to leave with him, has no money, and is taken to the Gare du Nord after Lanyard sends his telegram.
XII: Awakening
Confronts Lanyard about being locked in, initially indignant but becomes calmer after his confession of changed belief in her.
XIII: Confessional
Expresses belief in Lanyard's sincerity and agrees to accompany him when he returns the jewels.
XIV: Rive Droit
Questions Lanyard's resolve and expresses doubt about his transformation; remains composed under pressure.
XV: Sheer Impudence
Accompanies Lanyard, follows his instructions to feign forgetting a handkerchief and exits through a different door to escape.
XVII: The Forlorn Hope
Lanyard's companion who waits in the garden but disappears before he can retrieve her.
Enigma
Lanyard spots her with Wertheimer and De Morbihan at Viel's, leading to his bitter disillusionment.
XXI: Apostate
Mentioned in Lanyard's thoughts regarding her report to Bannon and her failed escape.
Madame Omber
Urged by Lanyard to escape through the balcony and back gateway, given his automatic for protection.
XXIV: Rendezvous
Found kneeling in prayer at Sacré-Cœur, waiting for Lanyard.
Daybreak
Referred to as Lucy Shannon; supports Lanyard emotionally and is thanked by Wertheimer for her assistance.

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