Dangerous Liaisons · Character

Emily

A courtesan involved with Valmont.

minor

Also known as the tender Emily

First appearance: letter 34 viscount valmont to the marchioness de merteuil

Emily shows up with force in Letter 47: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Courtesan who serves as Valmont's desk for writing to Tourvel; she participates in the drunken scheme.

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In Letter 47: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil: Courtesan who serves as Valmont's desk for writing to Tourvel; she participates in the drunken scheme. Later, in Letter 135: The Presidente de…

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Escalation
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Aftermath
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Letter 47: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
Courtesan who serves as Valmont's desk for writing to Tourvel; she participates in the drunken scheme.
Letter 135: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde
The courtesan seen with Valmont in his carriage, who laughs at Tourvel.
Letter 137: Viscount de Valmont to the Presidente de Tourvel
The courtesan Valmont was seen with; he explains the encounter as a chance meeting and downplays her significance.
Letter 138: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil
The courtesan with whom Valmont spends the night; she is amused by the encounter with Tourvel's carriage.

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