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Madame Pontmercy

Marius's mother, who dies when he is young.

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Also known as Madame la Baronne de Pontmercy, Madame la Baronne

First appearance: book iii in the year 1817

See Madame Pontmercy in book iii in the year 1817Book page

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See Madame Pontmercy in book iii in the year 1817