The Mystery of Orcival · Character
Palot
A gardener at the Trémorel estate.
minor
First appearance: ii
Palot's tie to M. Lecoq is one of the pressures that moves The Mystery of Orcival—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Disguised as a journeyman upholsterer; reports finding the upholsterer Rech who identified Trémorel as Wilson; receives orders to follow Trémorel.
Palot first appears in 0001 ii.
With M. Lecoq (professional): Palot is a subordinate or agent who assists Lecoq with fieldwork. With M. Lecoq (professional): Palot is a subordinate or agent who assists Lecoq with fieldwork. With M. Lecoq (professional): Palot is a subordinate or agent who assists Lecoq with fieldwork.
In XXVI: Disguised as a journeyman upholsterer; reports finding the upholsterer Rech who identified Trémorel as Wilson; receives orders to follow Trémorel.
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Character Web
9 connectionsA slice of how Palot sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Local Figures
- Protagonist
- Central Mystery Characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Sauvresy's psychological peak occurs as he fully grasps the betrayal by his wife Bertha and his best friend He…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- M. Lecoq
professional · positive
Palot is a subordinate or agent who assists Lecoq with fieldwork. How this plays out →
- M. Lecoq
professional · positive
Palot is a subordinate or agent who assists Lecoq with fieldwork. How this plays out →
- M. Lecoq
professional · positive
Palot is a subordinate or agent who assists Lecoq with fieldwork. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Palot in iiIn the story
Palot appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
