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Letters of Two Brides · Character

de Mortsauf

A young noblewoman referenced in letters.

minor

Also known as Mlle. de Mortsauf, the young de Mortsauf

First appearance: x mlle de chaulieu to mme de l estorade

de Mortsauf shows up with force in XXXII: Mme. de Macumer to Mme. de l’Estorade. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In XXXII: Mme. de Macumer to Mme. de l’Estorade: Mlle. de Mortsauf is the heiress engaged to Louise's younger brother; her brother is dying…

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FHFelipe HénarezLDLouise de Chau…MDMademoiselle d…PDPrince de Tall…RDRenée de Mauco…DMde Mortsauf

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the emotional peak of Renée’s betrayal of Louise’s t…

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