The Woman in White · Character
Louis
Count Fosco's loyal servant.
minor
First appearance: vi
Louis shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Louis first appears in 0035 vi.
In Chapter IV: Mr. Fairlie's valet, who is made to hold etchings and is dismissed during the conversation.
Later, in The Story Continued by Frederick Fairlie, Esq., of Limmeridge House: Fairlie's servant; assists with minor tasks and is described by Fairlie as an 'ass' but useful for remembering dates.
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- Core conspiracy figures
- Protagonist
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