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Signor Mosquetti

An Italian singer who provides a crucial alibi.

minor

Also known as VI Signor Mosquetti, Mosquetti

First appearance: book iii holy institution

Signor Mosquetti shows up with force in VI: Signor Mosquetti Relates an Adventure. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The star tenor of the evening; relates an adventure from his past involving impersonating Gaston de Lancy.
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Signor Mosquetti first appears in 0018 book iii holy institution.

In VI: Signor Mosquetti Relates an Adventure: The star tenor of the evening; relates an adventure from his past involving impersonating Gaston de Lancy.

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AFArgyle Fitz-Be…VDValerie de LancyLLLady LondersdonRMRaymond MarollesRMRichard MarwoodSMSignor Mosquetti

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  • French Mystery Entanglement
  • Supporting Cast and Subplots
  • Protagonist
  • Slopperton Crime Circle

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