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Count de Marolles

The father of Raymond Marolles, a figure from the past.

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Also known as The Count de Marolles, de Marolles

First appearance: book ii a clearance of all scores

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  • Past Crimes and Secret Societies
  • French Mystery Entanglement
  • Protagonist
  • Supporting Cast and Subplots
  • Investigation and Witnesses

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