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Monsieur Rubelle

Husband of Mrs. Rubelle, involved in the plot.

minor

First appearance: VII

Monsieur Rubelle shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Appears as the agent waiting with Walter after Fosco's departure.
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Monsieur Rubelle first appears in 0036 vii.

In VII: Appears as the agent waiting with Walter after Fosco's departure.

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PPProfessor PescaSPSir Percival G…CFCount FoscoLFLaura FairlieMFMadame FoscoMRMonsieur Rubelle

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  • Background and peripheral characters
  • Minor supporting characters
  • Core conspiracy figures

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  • Closing

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See Monsieur Rubelle in VII
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