The Scarlet Pimpernel · Character
Père Blanchard
An old Frenchman whose hut becomes a hiding place.
minor
Also known as Blanchard, The Père Blanchard
First appearance: xxviii the p re blanchard s hut
Père Blanchard first appears in 0029 xxviii the p re blanchard s hut.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor helpers and background figures
- French aristocrats and allies
- Protagonist
- French revolutionary adversaries
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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