# Beatrice — Bellarion the Fortunate character guide

> Beatrice in Bellarion the Fortunate by Rafael Sabatini.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Countess Beatrice, the Lady Beatrice, Madonna Beatrice, the Duchess Beatrice

**First appearance:** 0018-iii-the-countess-of-biandrate

## Who they are

A noblewoman, possibly the Countess of Biandrate or a Visconti duchess.

## In the story

### [XII: Visconti Faith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/xii-visconti-faith)

Facino's wife, who fled Milan for safety and brings the dire news, revealing her ambition for empire.

### [XIII: The Victuallers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/xiii-the-victuallers)

Mentioned as taking a siesta; Bellarion reflects on her ambition and greed.

### [IV: The Count of Pavia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/iv-the-count-of-pavia)

Facino Cane's wife, tempted by Filippo Maria's attention but warned by Bellarion to withdraw to Melegnano to preserve her honor and future.

### [VI: The Inheritance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bellarion_the_fortunate_se/chapters/vi-the-inheritance)

Facino Cane's widow, now heir to his dominions and fortune; tests Bellarion's loyalty after the will reading.

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