The Slaves of Paris · Character
Martin Rigal
A businessman or criminal associate.
minor
Also known as M. Martin Rigal, M. Rigal, Rigal
First appearance: part i caught in the net
Martin Rigal shows up with force in Father and Daughter. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A banker who rules his clients despotically but dotes on his daughter Flavia.
Martin Rigal first appears in 0000 part i caught in the net.
In Father and Daughter: A banker who rules his clients despotically but dotes on his daughter Flavia. He promises to arrange a meeting with Paul Violaine despite his fears about her intense love.
Later, in XXIII: Ringing the Changes: Mentioned as the banker whose signature was forged; Croisenois says Verminet must see him.
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- Other
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- Central criminal network
- Minor background figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Martin Rigal in part i caught in the net