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Jean d'Argonne

A historical figure mentioned in connection with Yolande.

minor

Also known as Jean, Jean-Pierre-Augustin de la Roche

First appearance: i the ch teau de roborey

Jean d'Argonne's tie to Dorothy is one of the pressures that moves The Secret Tomb—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Dorothy (rivalry): Dorothy and Jean d'Argonne are adversaries, with Jean often acting as an obstacle or threat to her goals. With Dorothy (rivalry): Dorothy and Jean d'Argonne are adversaries, with Jean often…

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Character Web

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COCount Octave d…DODorothyYOYolandeMDMaître DelarueCHChagny-RoboreyJDJean d'Argonne

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  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical and familial connections
  • Central mystery conspirators
  • Protagonist
  • Estate and minor figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

Dorothy’s psychological peak occurs when she realizes her bluff is failing—d’Estreicher sees through the illus…

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See Jean d'Argonne in i the ch teau de roborey