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Madame Magloire

The Bishop of Digne's devoted housekeeper.

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Also known as Madam Magloire

First appearance: Who Guarded His House for Him

Madame Magloire shows up with force in Les Misérables. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Bishop's housekeeper, who is wary of Valjean and later discovers the theft.
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In Les Misérables: The Bishop's housekeeper, who is wary of Valjean and later discovers the theft. Later, in Les Misérables: The bishop's…

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MBMonseigneur Bi…MPMother PlutarqueMPMarius PontmercyMMMadame Magloire

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See Madame Magloire in Who Guarded His House for Him