Les Misérables · Character
Madame Victurnien
A gossipy woman who exposes Fantine's past, leading to her dismissal.
minor
Also known as VIII Madame Victurnien
First appearance: Madame Victurnien Expends Thirty Francs on Morality
Madame Victurnien shows up with force in Book V: The Descent. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Madame Victurnien exposes Fantine's secret, leading to her firing.
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In Book V: The Descent: Madame Victurnien exposes Fantine's secret, leading to her firing. Later, in Madame Victurnien Expends Thirty Francs on Morality: The malicious gossip who spends thirty francs to travel to…
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- Book V: The Descent
- Madame Victurnien Expends Thirty Francs on Morality
- Madame Victurnien Expends Thirty Francs on Morality
- Madame Victurnien's Success
- Madame Victurnien’s Success
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