Lost Illusions · Character
Coralie
A young actress whose beauty and generosity make her Lucien's refuge in Paris, even as her love becomes the most expensive thing he owns.
supporting
Also known as Mlle Camusot, Camusot
First appearance: Part II: A Distinguished Provincial at Paris
As a supporting figure in Lost Illusions, Coralie is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Actress who becomes Lucien's mistress, supports his social rise, but her career and relationship are threatened by enemies.
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Coralie belongs to the demimonde of the theatre, where a woman's talent is secondary to her protector's wealth, and she gives Lucien everything she has: her income, her apartment, her unquestioning adoration. She is the…
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Character groups
- Angoulême Printers and Rivals
- Protagonist
- Miscellaneous Supporting Characters
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Coralie is Lucien's devoted lover and actress mistress, sacrificing her career and health… How this plays out →
- Lucien Chardon
romantic · positive
Coralie is Lucien's devoted lover and actress mistress, sacrificing her career and health… How this plays out →
- Lucien Chardon
romantic · positive
Coralie is Lucien's devoted lover and actress mistress, sacrificing her career and health… How this plays out →
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