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Paul Moucée

A French associate of the Marolles circle.

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Also known as Monsieur Moucée, Monsieur Paul Moucée, Moucée

First appearance: book iii holy institution

Paul Moucée shows up with force in III: The Cherokees Mark Their Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The tenor Signor Mosquetti, formerly a chorus-singer; recognized by the Count as an old acquaintance.
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