Letter 5: The Marchioness de Merteuil, to the Viscount Valmont
Described as a young man infatuated with Cecilia, but too inexperienced to act decisively.
Letter 6: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Mentioned in the postscript as 'our poor Chevalier'.
Letter 7: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
Cecilia's music teacher and companion, described as agreeable, talented, and endearing.
Letter 10: The Marchioness de Merteuil, to Viscount Valmont
Merteuil's lover, described as tender and devoted; she orchestrates a secret romantic encounter with him at her villa.
Letter 12: Cecilia Volanges to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Mentioned as the recipient of a message about a collection; Cecilia hopes he will visit.
Letter 13: The Marchioness de Merteuil to Cecilia Volanges
Merteuil has delivered Cecilia's commission to him; he is to sing with Cecilia.
Letter 14: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
Mentioned as the person Cecilia loves and was hoping to see at the opera.
Letter 15: Viscount Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Mentioned as the Chevalier; Valmont is jealous of his happiness with Merteuil and vows to disturb him.
Letter 16: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
The sender of the secret letter; described as melancholy and insistent on a reply.
Letter 17: The Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Writes a passionate and respectful love letter to Cecilia, declaring his sentiments for the first time.
Letter 18: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
The object of Cecilia's affection; his visible distress during the visit prompts Cecilia to promise a reply.
Letter 19: Cecilia Volanges to Chevalier Danceny
The recipient of Cecilia's letter; his melancholy prompts her to respond.
Letter 20: The Marchioness de Merteuil to Viscount Valmont
Mentioned as Cecilia's love interest, too timid to declare his passion.
Letter 27: Cecilia Volanges to the Marchioness de Merteuil
The object of Cecilia's affection; has been writing letters to her, causing her emotional turmoil.
Letter 28: Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Writes a letter expressing his anguish and frustration at Cecilia's refusal to reciprocate his love.
Letter 29: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
Cecilia's admirer; she is eager to write to him and confess her love, following Merteuil's advice.
Letter 30: Cecilia Volanges to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of Cecilia's letter; she hopes her confession will ease his melancholy.
Letter 31: Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Writes a fervent love letter to Cecilia, recalling her confession and expressing desire for more intimate contact.
Letter 38: The Marchioness de Merteuil to Viscount Valmont
Cecilia's love interest; Merteuil considers him a fool for not having kissed Cecilia yet and plans to use Valmont to gain his confidence.
Letter 39: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
Cecilia's beloved; she resolves to write to him of her love, despite the impending marriage.
Letter 46: The Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Writes a desperate letter to Cecilia, expressing confusion and pain over her sudden change in behavior.
Letter 49: Cecilia Volanges to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of Cecilia's letter; she asks him to stop writing and implies he may soon love another.
Letter 51: The Marchioness de Merteuil to Viscount Valmont
Cecilia's lover; Merteuil criticizes his weak letter and asks Valmont to teach him to be more forceful.
Letter 53: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont finds him tenacious in concealing Cecilia's name and scrupulous.
Letter 54: The Marchioness de Merteuil to the Viscount de Valmont
Criticized by Merteuil for being a fool in love and failing to advance his relationship with Cecilia despite the opportunity she arranged.
Letter 55: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
Cecilia's lover; his tears and joy influence her emotions, and she describes her deep attachment to him.
Letter 57: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont has gained his confidence and friendship, but Danceny's honorable scruples about seducing Cecilia impede the plan.
Letter 59: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Danceny is the subject of Valmont's complaint; he has requested a rendezvous with Valmont to discuss his troubles.
Letter 60: Chevalier Danceny to the Viscount de Valmont
Writes in desperation, seeking Valmont's counsel and friendship after a calamity he cannot commit to paper.
Letter 61: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
Cecilia's lover, from whom she fears she will be separated forever.
Letter 62: Madame de Volanges to Chevalier Danceny
The recipient of the letter; accused of abusing trust and innocence, and banned from the house.
Letter 63: Marchioness de Merteuil to Viscount de Valmont
Cecilia's lover; Merteuil plans to use obstacles to intensify his passion and then facilitate his secret meetings.
Letter 64: The Chevalier Danceny to Madame de Volanges
Writes a defensive and respectful letter to Madame de Volanges, asserting his honorable intentions and refusing to betray Cecilia's confidence.
Letter 65: Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Writes in a state of distraction and love, seeking to re-establish contact with Cecilia.
Letter 66: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Described as 'all on fire' and 'very young'; Valmont criticizes his scruples about promising to renounce his love.
Letter 69: Cecilia Volanges to the Chevalier Danceny
The recipient of Cecilia's letter; she addresses him with love and defends his actions.
Letter 72: Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Author of the letter; expresses longing, guilt, and hope for reunion.
Letter 73: Viscount de Valmont to Cecilia Volanges
Referenced as Valmont's best friend whose happiness is to be advanced through the scheme.
Letter 75: Cecilia Volanges to Sophia Carnay
Cecilia's lover; enamoured with Valmont and the object of Cecilia's affection.
Letter 80: Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
The author of the letter, expressing deep anguish over separation from Cecilia and feeling abandoned by Valmont.
Letter 81: The Marchioness de Merteuil to the Viscount de Valmont
Mentioned alongside Cecilia as the other 'child' in the affair Valmont facilitated.
Letter 82: Cecilia Volanges to the Chevalier Danceny
The recipient; Cecilia addresses his complaints about their separation and reassures him of her love.
Letter 84: Viscount de Valmont to Cecilia Volanges
Referenced as the lover whose correspondence Valmont claims to facilitate; Valmont advises Cecilia not to tell him about the key plan.
Letter 88: Cecilia Volanges to the Viscount de Valmont
Cecilia's lover; she believes he would agree with her cautious approach.
Letter 89: The Viscount de Valmont to the Chevalier Danceny
The recipient of Valmont's letter, portrayed as a friend whose romantic progress Valmont claims to be facilitating.
Letter 92: Chevalier Danceny to the Viscount de Valmont
Expresses sorrow and doubt over Cecilia's love, seeks Valmont's counsel, and resolves to write to her despite his fears.
Letter 93: Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Writes a letter of complaint and longing to Cecilia, expressing hurt over her distrust of Valmont and pleading for a meeting.
Letter 94: Cecilia Volanges to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of Cecilia's letter; she responds to his accusations and tries to reassure him of her love.
Letter 95: Cecilia Volanges to the Viscount de Valmont
Mentioned as the one Cecilia supposedly does not love; she asks Valmont to write to him.
Letter 96: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Cecilia's lover; Valmont intercepts his letters and manipulates him into urging Cecilia to cooperate.
Letter 97: Cecilia Volanges to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Cecilia's beloved, whose letters Valmont used as pretext; Cecilia's guilt over betraying him is central to her anguish.
Letter 98: Madame de Volanges to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Mentioned as the object of Cecilia's affection; Madame de Volanges now considers him a suitable match despite his lack of wealth.
Letter 104: The Marchioness de Merteuil to Madame de Volanges
Mentioned as the object of Cecilia's affection; Merteuil questions his suitability due to insufficient fortune and unknown character.
Letter 105: The Marchioness de Merteuil to Cecilia Volanges
Cecilia's lover; Merteuil suggests Cecilia can keep him by refusing him physical proofs of love while maintaining his affection.
Letter 106: The Marchioness de Merteuil to the Viscount de Valmont
Mentioned as a potential match for Cecilia, which Merteuil works to prevent.
Letter 109: Cecilia Volanges to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Cecilia's true love; she still thinks of him with melancholy and hopes to be with him after marriage.
Letter 113: Marchioness de Merteuil to the Viscount de Valmont
Merteuil reveals her interest in him as a potential lover, planning to seduce him away from Cecilia.
Letter 115: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont has been dictating Cecilia's letters to him and warns Merteuil against pursuing him.
Letter 116: Chevalier Danceny to Cecilia Volanges
Writes a letter to Cecilia expressing his sorrow over Merteuil's departure and his longing for Cecilia.
Letter 117: Cecilia Volanges to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of Cecilia's letter; she addresses his anger and requests, reaffirming her love while refusing his demands.
Letter 118: Chevalier Danceny to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Author of the letter; expresses longing for Merteuil's return and shares his feelings about Cecilia.
Letter 121: The Marchioness de Merteuil to Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of the letter; Merteuil chides him for using clichéd romantic language and advises him on his relationship with Cecilia.
Letter 127: The Marchioness de Merteuil to the Viscount de Valmont
Praised by Merteuil as a devoted lover who sacrifices for her, in contrast to Valmont.
Letter 133: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Valmont mocks his naivety, carries his letters to Cecilia, and promises to arrange a meeting; Valmont considers him a tool.
Letter 144: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Danceny is overjoyed at Cecilia's recovery and has been permitted to visit her again, unaware of Valmont's schemes.
Letter 146: The Marchioness de Merteuil to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient; Merteuil accuses him of being absorbed in his love for Cecilia and neglecting their correspondence.
Letter 148: The Chevalier Danceny to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Writes a passionate letter defending the purity of their love and urging Merteuil to abandon her guilt.
Letter 150: Chevalier Danceny to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Writes a passionate letter defending the necessity of their correspondence and expressing his devotion.
Letter 151: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Mentioned as Merteuil's young lover, the source of Valmont's jealousy.
Letter 152: The Marchioness de Merteuil to the Viscount de Valmont
Mentioned as a rival; Merteuil implies she has given him her word for two days.
Letter 155: The Viscount de Valmont to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of the letter; Valmont presents him with a choice between a rendezvous with a charming woman and a meeting with Cecilia.
Letter 156: Cecilia Volanges to the Chevalier Danceny
The recipient of Cecilia's letter; she reproaches him for not visiting and urges him to come.
Letter 157: The Chevalier Danceny to the Viscount de Valmont
Author of the letter; confesses his love for Cecilia and his momentary unfaithfulness, seeking to reform.
Letter 158: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Described as a charming prodigy; Valmont claims he proved his constancy by being easily manipulated.
Letter 162: Chevalier Danceny to the Viscount de Valmont
Writes a letter of challenge to Valmont, expressing his anger and wounded pride upon discovering Valmont's treachery.
Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde
Valmont's opponent in the duel; wept afterward and was forgiven by Valmont.
Letter 164: Madame de Rosemonde to M. Bertrand
Identified as the aggressor and murderer in the duel; Madame de Rosemonde seeks prosecution against him.
Letter 166: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde
Subject of the proposed prosecution; the magistrate warns that legal action would harm Valmont's memory.
Letter 167: Anonymous to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of the anonymous warning about potential legal consequences of his duel with Valmont.
Letter 168: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Rumored to have received Valmont's letters and to have left Paris secretly.
Letter 169: The Chevalier Danceny to Madame de Rosemonde
Writes to Madame de Rosemonde to justify his role in the duel and to expose Madame de Merteuil's manipulation.
Letter 171: Madame de Rosemonde to the Chevalier Danceny
Recipient of the letter; has shared information with Madame de Rosemonde and is asked to surrender Cecilia's letters.
Letter 173: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Implied as the possible seducer of Cecilia; Madame de Volanges considers demanding he marry her to repair the injury.
Letter 174: The Chevalier Danceny to Madame de Rosemonde
Writes to Madame de Rosemonde, sending Cecilia's letters, declaring he is no longer in love, and planning to leave for Malta to take religious vows.
Letter 175: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde
Has left Paris about a fortnight ago, reportedly to settle in Malta; Madame de Volanges wonders if it is too late to prevent him.
Endnotes
His letters are suppressed as uninteresting; he repeats Valmont's expression.
