The Secret of Sarek · Character

Stéphane Maroux

François's grown friend on Sarek, Stéphane Maroux is the steady presence the boy's world leans on, admired and imitated in flat cap and flannel.

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Also known as Stéphane, Maroux, dear Stéphane

First appearance: the secret of sarek

As a supporting figure in The Secret of Sarek, Stéphane Maroux is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

François' tutor; seen running towards the bridge but does not respond to Honorine's calls.

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Maroux is the companion François looks up to, the 'big friend' whose knitted cap the boy copies in red, and one of the few young men still on an island emptied of its working-age men by the war. He belongs to the shrinking circle of islanders who know François's daily habits and the small rituals of his life. His closeness to the boy places him near the center of whatever threatens Sarek's remaining inhabitants.

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III: Vorski's Son
François' tutor; seen running towards the bridge but does not respond to Honorine's calls.
All's Well
Mentioned as a prisoner; his hidden satchel containing a manuscript is discovered by Véronique.
VII: François and Stéphane
Found imprisoned in a cell, freed by Véronique, recognized as a childhood acquaintance.
VIII: Anguish
Imprisoned, listens to Véronique's narrative, expresses despair and fear, is tied up again to avoid suspicion.
IX: The Death-Chamber
Trapped with Véronique on the rising wall, he is struck by the evil son of Vorski and falls into the water below, presumed dead.
X: The Escape
Mentioned as having been murdered by Vorski's son, which spurs Véronique's actions.
XV: The Hall of the Underground Sacrifices
Pleads with Don Luis to spare Vorski for François's sake, and searches for François without success.
XVI: The Hall of the Kings of Bohemia
Present during Don Luis's narration, one of the victims of Vorski's schemes.
Cruel Prince, Obeying Destiny
Imprisoned in a death-chamber and later rescued; Don Luis uses him to impersonate the ancient Druid.
The God-Stone
Present at the villa, he shares affectionate glances with Véronique and supports the decision to keep François's parentage secret.

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