# Gaston — These Old Shades character guide

> Gaston in These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-iv-his-grace-of-avon-becomes-further-acquainted-with-his-page

## Who they are

A servant in the Duke of Avon's household.

## In the story

### [His Grace of Avon Becomes Further Acquainted with His Page](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/iv-his-grace-of-avon-becomes-further-acquainted-with-his-page)

Gaston, the Duke's valet, tries to turn Léon against Avon by recounting how Avon ruined a young nobleman at cards in Vienna.

### [His Grace of Avon Visits Versailles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/v-his-grace-of-avon-visits-versailles)

Avon's valet, who fetches the sapphire chain and clasp when Avon requests them.

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