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The Trail of the Serpent · Character
Countess de Marolles
The mother of Raymond Marolles.
minor
Also known as Countess, the Countess de Marolles
First appearance: book ii a clearance of all scores
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- French Mystery Entanglement
- Protagonist
- Slopperton Crime Circle
- Past Crimes and Secret Societies
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