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Originally Posted by gmw
Probably my biggest disappointment in this story is that, despite her reputation for intelligence, Marguerite remains essentially just a witness to the events. Not that this is surprising for a book of this age and type, but it is something that stands out more to me now, and I found myself wishing she had been able to play a more active role in the dénouement.
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That was my reaction, too. After getting to France, her portrayal was changed from a highly intelligent and resourceful person to a much more passive role. That seemed very odd.