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Vanel

A corrupt financier and enemy of Fouquet.

minor

Also known as Monsieur Vanel, this Vanel

First appearance: 54 the houses of m fouquet

Vanel shows up with force in The Skin of the Bear. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A counselor of parliament who is tempted by Colbert with the offer of becoming procureur-général, agreeing to act as Colbert's instrument.
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In The Skin of the Bear: A counselor of parliament who is tempted by Colbert with the offer of becoming procureur-général, agreeing to act as Colbert's instrument. Later, in La Fontaine in the Character of a…

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MVMarguerite VanelJMJules MazarinDGDe GuicheLYLyonneLOLoretVAVanel

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Fouquet's inner circle
  • Minor female figures and servants
  • Central political and personal players
  • Minor courtiers, servants, and historical figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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