# Emily — Dangerous Liaisons character guide

> Emily in Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the tender Emily

**First appearance:** 0036-letter-34-viscount-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil

## Who they are

A courtesan involved with Valmont.

## In the story

### [Letter 47: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/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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