The Luck of Barry Lyndon · Character
Prince Victor
German prince who employs Barry as a secret agent.
minor
Also known as the Prince Victor, Duke Victor, the Duke Victor
First appearance: XII: Tragical History of Princess of X⸺
Prince Victor's tie to Princess Olivia is one of the pressures that moves The Luck of Barry Lyndon—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Duke of X—; guardian of Countess Ida, sells regiments, and is influenced by Princess Olivia.
Prince Victor first appears in 0013 xii tragical history of princess of x.
With Princess Olivia (family): Prince Victor is Princess Olivia's husband, but their marriage is cold and formal, with Olivia seeking affection elsewhere. With Chevalier de Magny (rivalry): The Chevalier de Magny is Prince Victor's rival, secretly cuckolding him with Princess Olivia. With Chevalier de Magny (rivalry): The Chevalier de Magny is Prince Victor's rival, secretly cuckolding him with Princess Olivia.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Family
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Central characters and rivals
- Minor characters and historical figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Princess Olivia
family · negative
Prince Victor is Princess Olivia's husband, but their marriage is cold and formal, with… How this plays out →
- Chevalier de Magny
rivalry · negative
- Chevalier de Magny
rivalry · negative
- Princess Olivia
family · negative
Prince Victor is Princess Olivia's husband, but their marriage is cold and formal, with… How this plays out →
- Princess Olivia
family · negative
Prince Victor is Princess Olivia's husband, but their marriage is cold and formal, with… How this plays out →
- Chevalier de Magny
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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