Fantômas · Character

Thérèse Auvernois

A pale young mourner in the front row of a murder trial, held between a guardian's kindness and a grief she cannot put down.

supporting

Also known as Thérèse, Mademoiselle Thérèse, Mademoiselle, little Thérèse

First appearance: The Genius of Crime

As a supporting figure in Fantômas, Thérèse Auvernois is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Granddaughter of the Marquise, serves coffee and is promised a trip to meet Charles's father.

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Thérèse Auvernois sits in the Cahors courtroom in a long mourning veil, the ward of Mme. de Vibray and the temporary charge of President Bonnet, watching the man accused in the Langrune affair take his seat. She is the emotional center of the gallery — pointed out with sympathy, pale, refusing to leave even when the Baronne offers to take her outside. Her grief and her attachment to Charles Rambert make the trial not just a legal spectacle but a private wound.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Etienne Rambert
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Etienne Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic… How this plays out →
Mme. Rambert
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Etienne Rambert
romantic · positive
Etienne Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic… How this plays out →
Mme. Rambert
family · positive
Mme. Rambert
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Etienne Rambert
romantic · positive
Etienne Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic… How this plays out →

Etienne Rambert
Etienne Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic connection.
Mme. Rambert
Mme. Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are mother and daughter, sharing a close family relationship.
Etienne Rambert
Etienne Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic connection.
Mme. Rambert
Mme. Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are mother and daughter, sharing a close family relationship.
Mme. Rambert
Mme. Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are mother and daughter, sharing a close family relationship.
Etienne Rambert
Etienne Rambert and Thérèse Auvernois are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic connection.

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Thérèse Auvernois appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Genius of Crime
Granddaughter of the Marquise, serves coffee and is promised a trip to meet Charles's father.
A Tragic Dawn
Granddaughter of the Marquise de Langrune; accompanies Charles to meet his father and leads them to the château.
The Hunt for the Man
The Marquise's granddaughter, who was in the house at the time of the crime but is too upset to be questioned immediately.
No! I Am Not Mad!
Overhears the confrontation and collapses in horror upon entering the room.
Arrest Me!
Mentioned as having identified the murderer.
VI: “Fantômas, It Is Death!”
Overheard the Ramberts' conversation and had a nightmare; reported the details to Dollon and the servants.
All for Honour
Present in the courtroom, seated in the first row, visibly pale and in mourning.
XIII: Thérèse’s Future
Orphaned ward of the Baronne de Vibray, spending time with Rambert and considering a position with Lady Beltham.
XIV: Mademoiselle Jeanne
Present at Etienne Rambert's home when Mademoiselle Jeanne arrives; briefly interacts.
A Cup of Tea
Works as one of Lady Beltham's secretaries, having been recommended by Etienne Rambert; she reads a letter from Rambert and admires Lady Beltham's generosity.
Lord Beltham's Murderer
One of the girls under Lady Beltham's care; present during the commotion.

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