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Perpignan

A wily and cunning character in the story.

minor

Also known as M. Perpignan, the wily Perpignan

First appearance: part i caught in the net

Perpignan shows up with force in An Academy of Music. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Former cook turned private inquiry agent; known for blackmailing errant wives; Tantaine seeks him for business.
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In An Academy of Music: Former cook turned private inquiry agent; known for blackmailing errant wives; Tantaine seeks him for business. Later, in Diamond Cut Diamond: The proprietor of the music academy, a former cook,…

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See Perpignan in part i caught in the net

Character Web

26 connections

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FCFather CanonFRFlavia RigalMBMother BrigautVEVerminetLOLorgelinPEPerpignan

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary criminal associates
  • Central criminal network
  • Minor background figures

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Perpignan in part i caught in the net