The Mystery of Orcival · Character
François
A servant of M. Plantat.
minor
Also known as M. François
First appearance: ii
François shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The valet who answers Lecoq's questions about wine bottles and cellar practices, confirming no full bottles were kept in the dining room.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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