At the Villa Rose · Character

Adèle Rossignol

A bold, red-haired widow of coarse beauty who walks ahead of her companions to the Villa Rose, where the séance she attends turns into something far darker.

supporting

Also known as Rossignol, Adèle, Mme. Rossignol

First appearance: iv at the villa

As a supporting figure in At the Villa Rose, Adèle Rossignol is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Captured hiding in the garden with Hippolyte; implicated in planning Celia's murder with morphia and a sack.

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With Celia Harland (psychological): Adèle, a criminal accomplice, poses as Celia's friend to help Hélène manipulate and control her. With Hélène Vauquier (rivalry): Adèle and Hélène are former criminal partners who become rivals, each trying to escape blame for the murder. With Mme. Dauvray (professional): Adèle briefly works as a maid for Mme. Dauvray, using the position to gather information for the robbery.

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Psychological
Rivalry
Professional
Other

Character groups

Séance circle and suspects
Protagonist
Close associates and local officials

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Celia Harland
psychological · negative
Adèle, a criminal accomplice, poses as Celia's friend to help Hélène manipulate and… How this plays out →
Hélène Vauquier
rivalry · negative
Mme. Dauvray
professional · negative
Hélène Vauquier
rivalry · negative
Celia Harland
psychological · negative
Adèle, a criminal accomplice, poses as Celia's friend to help Hélène manipulate and… How this plays out →
Mme. Dauvray
professional · negative
Celia Harland
psychological · negative
Adèle, a criminal accomplice, poses as Celia's friend to help Hélène manipulate and… How this plays out →
Mme. Dauvray
professional · negative
Hélène Vauquier
rivalry · negative

Celia Harland
Adèle, a criminal accomplice, poses as Celia's friend to help Hélène manipulate and control her.
Hélène Vauquier
Adèle and Hélène are former criminal partners who become rivals, each trying to escape blame for the murder.
Mme. Dauvray
Adèle briefly works as a maid for Mme. Dauvray, using the position to gather information for the robbery.
Hélène Vauquier
Adèle and Hélène are former criminal partners who become rivals, each trying to escape blame for the murder.
Celia Harland
Adèle, a criminal accomplice, poses as Celia's friend to help Hélène manipulate and control her.
Mme. Dauvray
Adèle briefly works as a maid for Mme. Dauvray, using the position to gather information for the robbery.
Celia Harland
Adèle, a criminal accomplice, poses as Celia's friend to help Hélène manipulate and control her.
Mme. Dauvray
Adèle briefly works as a maid for Mme. Dauvray, using the position to gather information for the robbery.
Hélène Vauquier
Adèle and Hélène are former criminal partners who become rivals, each trying to escape blame for the murder.

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In the story

Adèle Rossignol appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XIII: In the House at Geneva
Captured hiding in the garden with Hippolyte; implicated in planning Celia's murder with morphia and a sack.
XIV: Mr. Ricardo Is Bewildered
Revealed to have a passionate jealousy for Harry Wethermill, leading her to confess in order to incriminate him.
XVI: The First Move
Deliberately scrapes acquaintance with Mme. Dauvray at the casino, mocking her spiritualist beliefs and setting up the Tuesday séance.
XVII: The Afternoon of Tuesday
Feigns skepticism to impose rigorous tests, including tying Celia and using a light-colored dress, as part of Hélène's plan.
The Séance
Ties Celia's cords with savage raillery; orchestrates the séance setup.
XIX: Hélène Explains
Accomplice who briefly shows pity for Celia and helps her escape, but later joins in the frantic search for the missing jewels.
XX: The Geneva Road
Celia's captor and jailer, threatens her with vitriol, leads the transfer to Geneva, and participates in planning her murder.

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