The Trail of the Serpent · Character
Marquis de Cevennes
The proud father of Valerie de Cevennes.
minor
Also known as The Marquis de Cevennes, Monsieur le Marquis, Monsieur de Cevennes, The Marquis, Marquis de Cevennes
First appearance: book iii holy institution
Marquis de Cevennes's tie to Raymond Marolles is one of the pressures that moves The Trail of the Serpent—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Valerie's guardian, seated beside her at the opera.
Marquis de Cevennes first appears in 0018 book iii holy institution.
With Raymond Marolles (rivalry): The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an unsuitable suitor. With Valerie de Cevennes (family): The Marquis de Cevennes is Valerie's father, exerting strict control over her life and choices. With Raymond Marolles (rivalry): The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an unsuitable suitor.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Cast and Subplots
- Protagonist
- French Mystery Entanglement
- Investigation and Witnesses
- Slopperton Crime Circle
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Valerie’s s…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Raymond Marolles
rivalry · negative
The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an… How this plays out →
- Valerie de Cevennes
family · negative
- Raymond Marolles
rivalry · negative
The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an… How this plays out →
- Raymond Marolles
rivalry · negative
The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an… How this plays out →
- Valerie de Cevennes
family · negative
Relationship notes
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See Marquis de Cevennes in book iii holy institutionIn the story
Marquis de Cevennes appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: The Value of an Opera-Glass
- VII: The Last Act of Lucretia Borgia
- Bad Dreams and a Worse Waking
- IX: A Marriage in High Life
- I: Father and Son
- Raymond de Marolles Shows Himself Better Than All Bow Street
Chapter companion notes
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See Marquis de Cevennes in book iii holy institution