The Wisdom of Father Brown · Character
Ezza Montano
The notorious King of Thieves, a poet-turned-bandit who hires himself out as a courier and studies his wealthy employer's family with baffling intensity.
supporting
Also known as Ezza, Montano, the indefensible Ezza Montano
First appearance: The Paradise of Thieves
As a supporting figure in The Wisdom of Father Brown, Ezza Montano is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
An old friend of Muscari, now a Futurist and courier for the Harrogate family.
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Ezza Montano is the legendary brigand whose name haunts the Apennine passes, spoken of alongside Robin Hood. Posing as a curious courier in the employ of the banker Harrogate, he watches the golden Ethel with a gaze…
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Character groups
- Ensemble of minor story participants
- Minor story characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the narrative climax occurs as Edward Nutt’s habitual, paralyzing fear of libel and propriety…
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- Signor Muscari
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Ezza Montano is the love interest of Signor Muscari, with their relationship complicated… How this plays out →
- Signor Muscari
romantic · positive
Ezza Montano is the love interest of Signor Muscari, with their relationship complicated… How this plays out →
- Signor Muscari
romantic · positive
Ezza Montano is the love interest of Signor Muscari, with their relationship complicated… How this plays out →
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