Against the Grain · Character
Madame Laure
Proprietress of a brothel visited by Des Esseintes.
minor
Also known as Madame, mother Laure
First appearance: VII
Madame Laure shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The madam of the brothel where Des Esseintes brought Auguste.
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In VI: The madam of the brothel where Des Esseintes brought Auguste. Later, in VII: Memories of Madame Laure are associated with Des…
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