The Trail of the Serpent · Character
Rinval
A French acquaintance of the De Cevennes.
minor
Also known as Monsieur Rinval
First appearance: book iii holy institution
Rinval shows up with force in VII: The Last Act of Lucretia Borgia. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Young officer who joins the marquis's box; comments on de Lancy's performance and later helps Valerie into the carriage.
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- Closing
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See Rinval in book iii holy institution