These Old Shades · Character
Jean Bonnard
Léonie and Léon's father, a poor but proud Frenchman.
minor
Also known as Jean, Bonnard
First appearance: I: His Grace of Avon Buys a Soul
Jean Bonnard shows up with force in These Old Shades. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Léon's older brother, who sells him to the Duke of Avon.
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In These Old Shades: Léon's older brother, who sells him to the Duke of Avon. Later, in I: His Grace of Avon Buys a Soul: Léon's abusive…
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- Servants and minor associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- These Old Shades
- I: His Grace of Avon Buys a Soul
- His Grace of Avon Refuses to Sell His Page
- VII: Satan and Priest at One
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See Jean Bonnard in I: His Grace of Avon Buys a Soul