# Rinval — The Trail of the Serpent character guide

> Rinval in The Trail of the Serpent by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Monsieur Rinval

**First appearance:** 0018-book-iii-holy-institution

## Who they are

A French acquaintance of the De Cevennes.

## In the story

### [VII: The Last Act of Lucretia Borgia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/vii-the-last-act-of-lucretia-borgia)

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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