The American
Who is Valentin de Bellegarde from The American and what is their importance?
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Valentin de Bellegarde is Claire's younger brother. He is the only one, with the exception of his sister, who tries to befriend Newman. Although Newman initially planned to help Valentin make something of himself, Valentin is mortally injured in a duel with another man about Noemie.
The American