The Murder on the Links · Character
Marchaud
A police officer assisting Giraud.
minor
Also known as de ville Marchaud
First appearance: ix m giraud finds some clues
Marchaud shows up with force in VIII: An Unexpected Meeting. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The sergent de ville who provides Hastings with the key to the shed.
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- Protagonist
- Murder suspects and witnesses
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