# Madame de Rosemonde — Dangerous Liaisons character guide > Madame de Rosemonde in Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Madame Rosemonde, old Rosemonde **First appearance:** 0122-letter-119-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel ## Snapshot Valmont's elderly aunt, whose country château becomes the quiet stage where seduction, confession, and ruin quietly converge. ## Who they are Widowed, devout, and fond of her rakish nephew, she offers hospitality without suspicion, making her salon and letters the trusted channel through which the novel's worst schemes travel. Her affection for Valmont blinds her to his cruelty, yet her moral seriousness surfaces when she demands prosecution rather than pardon after tragedy. She matters because her decency gives the intrigues a conscience to betray, and her correspondence carries the story's most devastating news. ## In the story ### [Letter 4: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-4-the-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Valmont's elderly aunt, with whom he is staying; she is unaware of his true intentions and is edified by his feigned piety. ### [Letter 6: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-6-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Mentioned as Valmont's aunt who misinterprets Tourvel's reaction during the ditch crossing. ### [Letter 8: Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-8-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-volanges) Tourvel's host in the country; described as delightful, with a youthful mind despite her age. ### [Letter 11: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame Volanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-11-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-volanges) Valmont's aunt; Tourvel notes the difficulty of asking her to send her nephew away. ### [Letter 22: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-22-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-volanges) Plans to accompany Tourvel to visit the poor family. ### [Letter 23: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-23-the-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Valmont's aunt; provides the setting and leaves Valmont and Tourvel alone after retiring. ### [Letter 25: Viscount Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-25-viscount-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Hosts the visit and inadvertently aids Valmont's scheme by suggesting he feel Tourvel's pulse. ### [Letter 34: Viscount Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-34-viscount-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Present at breakfast when the letters arrive; she notices Tourvel's distress and questions her. ### [Letter 36: Viscount Valmont to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-36-viscount-valmont-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) Mentioned as the host who pressed Valmont to stay at the chateau, providing the setting for his encounter with Tourvel. ### [Letter 37: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-37-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-volanges) Mentioned as Valmont's aunt and Tourvel's friend; Tourvel considers it impossible to ask her to send Valmont away. ### [Letter 40: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-40-the-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Proposes an airing; Valmont is forced into a tête-à-tête with her when Tourvel pleads a worsening headache. ### [Letter 42: Viscount de Valmont to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-42-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) Mentioned as the hostess at whose chateau Valmont is staying; he uses her awareness of his visit as a reason to delay his departure. ### [Letter 44: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-44-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Hostess at the chateau; interrupts Valmont's tense moment with Tourvel and invites Madame de Volanges to visit. ### [Letter 45: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Volanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-45-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-volanges) Inconsolable over Valmont's departure; praises him at length to Tourvel. ### [Letter 76: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-76-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Valmont's aunt; shows joy at his arrival; remains at table during the walk. ### [Letter 78: The Presidente de Tourvel to the Viscount de Valmont](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-78-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-the-viscount-de-valmont) Mentioned as the one who informed Tourvel of Valmont's arrival and as a friend whose affection for Valmont initially tempered Tourvel's unease. ### [Letter 84: Viscount de Valmont to Cecilia Volanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-84-viscount-de-valmont-to-cecilia-volanges) Valmont's aunt; he plans to use her as a distraction by offering his arm as they move to the dining room, allowing Cecilia to retrieve the key. ### [Letter 100: The Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-100-the-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Valmont reports her indifferent reaction to Tourvel's departure, attributing it to old age. ### [Letter 102: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-102-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) The recipient of the letter, whom Tourvel addresses as a maternal figure and confidante. ### [Letter 103: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-103-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) The writer; she offers comfort and friendship, sharing in Tourvel's sorrow and reflecting on her own past experiences with love. ### [Letter 107: Azolan to the Viscount de Valmont](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-107-azolan-to-the-viscount-de-valmont) Mentioned as a recipient of one of Tourvel's letters, which Azolan allowed to be sent. ### [Letter 108: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-108-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Addressed as the recipient; Tourvel expresses gratitude for her comforting letter and seeks her continued support. ### [Letter 110: Viscount de Valmont to the Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-110-viscount-de-valmont-to-the-marchioness-de-merteuil) Tourvel's new confidant; Valmont speculates that she will be more severe than Madame de Volanges. ### [Letter 112: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-112-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) Dictates the letter due to rheumatism in her right arm; expresses affection and concern for Tourvel. ### [Letter 114: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-114-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Tourvel inquires about her health and Valmont's condition. ### [Letter 119: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-119-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) Writes to Tourvel about her health and Valmont's behavior. ### [Letter 122: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-122-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) The letter's author, who recounts her unsettling visit with Valmont and her inability to understand his behavior. ### [Letter 124: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-124-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Tourvel seeks her friendship and guidance. ### [Letter 126: Madame de Rosemonde to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-126-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) Writes to Tourvel as a physician and friend, advising her on spiritual and emotional recovery. ### [Letter 128: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-128-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Tourvel addresses her former kindness and explains her candor despite risking her esteem. ### [Letter 130: Madame de Rosemonde, to the Presidente de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-130-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-presidente-de-tourvel) Writes a maternal, reflective letter to Tourvel, offering counsel on love and suffering. ### [Letter 132: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-132-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Tourvel acknowledges her goodness and advice but rejects it. ### [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 recipient of the letter, addressed as a dear friend and confidante. ### [Letter 139: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-139-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) The recipient, whom Tourvel apologizes to for causing worry and whose judgment she invokes to justify her forgiveness. ### [Letter 143: The Presidente de Tourvel to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-143-the-presidente-de-tourvel-to-madame-de-rosemonde) The recipient of Tourvel's farewell letter; Tourvel asks her to forget her and not reply. ### [Letter 147: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-147-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; is being kept informed of Tourvel's crisis. ### [Letter 149: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-149-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter, already aware of Tourvel's misfortunes. ### [Letter 154: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-154-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges updates her on the patient's condition and Valmont's request. ### [Letter 160: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-160-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Volanges sends her Tourvel's undirected writing for her insight. ### [Letter 163: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-163-m-bertrand-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Valmont's aunt, now bereaved. ### [Letter 164: Madame de Rosemonde to M. Bertrand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-164-madame-de-rosemonde-to-m-bertrand) Grieving aunt of Valmont, she writes to M. Bertrand to order a prosecution against Danceny. ### [Letter 165: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-165-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) The recipient of the letter, mourning the loss of her nephew Valmont and now Tourvel. ### [Letter 166: M. Bertrand to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-166-m-bertrand-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; her intended prosecution of Danceny is being reconsidered on legal advice. ### [Letter 167: Anonymous to the Chevalier Danceny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-167-anonymous-to-the-chevalier-danceny) Identified as Valmont's aunt who is reportedly intending to prosecute Danceny. ### [Letter 168: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-168-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Volanges asks her for clarification on the rumors. ### [Letter 169: The Chevalier Danceny to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-169-the-chevalier-danceny-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of Danceny's letter; he appeals to her as a judge and entrusts her with a collection of letters. ### [Letter 170: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-170-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) The recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges seeks her counsel and comfort regarding Cecilia's situation. ### [Letter 171: Madame de Rosemonde to the Chevalier Danceny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-171-madame-de-rosemonde-to-the-chevalier-danceny) Writes to Danceny, expressing sorrow and moral outrage, and agrees to keep his secret while requesting Cecilia's letters. ### [Letter 172: Madame de Rosemonde to Madame de Volanges](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-172-madame-de-rosemonde-to-madame-de-volanges) Writes to Madame de Volanges with grave news about Madame de Merteuil and advice regarding Cecilia's vocation. ### [Letter 173: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-173-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges appeals to her friendship for clarity about Cecilia. ### [Letter 174: The Chevalier Danceny to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-174-the-chevalier-danceny-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of Danceny's letter; he seeks her approval and sends her Cecilia's correspondence. ### [Letter 175: Madame de Volanges to Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/chapters/letter-175-madame-de-volanges-to-madame-de-rosemonde) Recipient of the letter; Madame de Volanges appeals to her for understanding and silence. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/madame_de_rosemonde - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters