The Mirror of the Sea · Character
Don Carlos
A Spanish pretender to the throne, mentioned in political context.
minor
First appearance: the tremolino
Don Carlos's tie to Dominic Cervoni is one of the pressures that moves The Mirror of the Sea—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The pretender to the Spanish throne, whose cause the syndicate supports; he has just crossed the Pyrenees.
Don Carlos first appears in 0057 the tremolino.
With Dominic Cervoni (professional): Dominic Cervoni and Don Carlos have a professional relationship, possibly as sailor and passenger or employer. With J. M. K. B. (social): Don Carlos and J. M. K. B. are acquaintances, possibly through political or social circles.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Personal Acquaintances and Crew
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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- Dominic Cervoni
professional · ambivalent
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- J. M. K. B.
social · ambivalent
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