In Search of Lost Time · Character
Princesse de Guermantes (Marie-Gilbert)
The wife of Prince de Guermantes, a beautiful and pious woman.
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Also known as Marie-Gilbert, the Princesse de Guermantes
First appearance: volume iii the guermantes way
Princesse de Guermantes (Marie-Gilbert) first appears in 0013 volume iii the guermantes way.
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