# Madeleine — File No. 113 character guide > Madeleine in File No. 113 by Émile Gaboriau. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Mlle. Madeleine, the charming Madeleine **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Snapshot A servant whose tender, proud heart once pledged itself to Prosper at a shrine, then broke the engagement without explanation and refuses to say why. ## Who they are Madeleine moves through the Fauvel household with a delicacy so fine it shows in the smallest habits of her day, and a conscience she will not bend for anyone. When Prosper reappears, her calm shatters for a moment before pride and duty reassert themselves, and she answers his reproaches with the composure of a woman who has already decided to suffer in silence. Her unexplained renunciation of him is one of the early mysteries that keeps the reader turning pages, since the reason she will not speak may be the same reason the crime happened. ## Relationships ### [Prosper Bertomy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/prosper_bertomy) _romantic_ Madeleine and Prosper are lovers, with a deep emotional bond tested by Prosper's false accusation and imprisonment. ### [Marquis de Clameran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/marquis_de_clameran) _rivalry_ Madeleine is a determined adversary of the Marquis, seeking to protect Prosper and expose the Marquis's crimes. ### [Valentine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/valentine) _friendship_ Madeleine and Valentine are close friends, with Madeleine acting as a confidante and protector. ### [Mme. Fauvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/mme_fauvel) _social_ Madeleine is a trusted acquaintance of Mme. Fauvel, often involved in the household's emotional turmoil. ### [Prosper Bertomy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/prosper_bertomy) _romantic_ Madeleine and Prosper are lovers, with a deep emotional bond tested by Prosper's false accusation and imprisonment. ### [Prosper Bertomy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/prosper_bertomy) _romantic_ Madeleine and Prosper are lovers, with a deep emotional bond tested by Prosper's false accusation and imprisonment. ### [Marquis de Clameran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/marquis_de_clameran) _rivalry_ Madeleine is a determined adversary of the Marquis, seeking to protect Prosper and expose the Marquis's crimes. ### [Mme. Fauvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/mme_fauvel) _social_ Madeleine is a trusted acquaintance of Mme. Fauvel, often involved in the household's emotional turmoil. ### [Valentine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/valentine) _friendship_ Madeleine and Valentine are close friends, with Madeleine acting as a confidante and protector. ### [Marquis de Clameran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/marquis_de_clameran) _rivalry_ Madeleine is a determined adversary of the Marquis, seeking to protect Prosper and expose the Marquis's crimes. ### [Valentine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/valentine) _friendship_ Madeleine and Valentine are close friends, with Madeleine acting as a confidante and protector. ### [Mme. Fauvel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/mme_fauvel) _social_ Madeleine is a trusted acquaintance of Mme. Fauvel, often involved in the household's emotional turmoil. ## In the story ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/iii) Appears at the study door during the investigation; Fanferlot believes she is romantically involved with Prosper. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/vii) Mentioned by Raoul as preparing for a fancy ball at the Jandidier mansions, absorbed in her costume. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/viii) Meets Prosper by chance; breaks off their engagement, citing an invincible obstacle; shows signs of inner struggle and sacrifice. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/ix) Her prayerbook, containing cut pages, is presented as material proof. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/x) Visits Raoul at night; leaves scornfully, refusing his hand. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xi) Dances with the Marquis de Clameran and later sits sadly with Mme. Fauvel, listening to Raoul's conversation. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xvi) Present at the dinner table when Raoul is introduced as a guest. ### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xvii) Overhears the marquis's threats and resolves to sacrifice herself by marrying Clameran to protect her aunt's family. ### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xviii) Discussed as a shrewd, self-reliant woman in love with Prosper and ready to fight against marrying Louis; seen as a potential threat by Raoul. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xix) Begins to doubt her earlier prejudice against Raoul, but later silently supports her aunt as their resources are drained. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xx) Referenced as the object of Clameran's desire; her marriage to Clameran is the condition for Raoul's full payment. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xxi) Convinced of Prosper's innocence, she secretly sends him money and urges him to leave France, while resisting Clameran's advances. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/chapters/xxv) Mentioned as the noble girl who confided in Lecoq to clear Prosper's reputation; later marries Prosper. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/madeleine - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/file_no_113_se/characters