Cosmo Latham

Madame de Montevesso

A passionate and intense affair, marked by secrecy and mutual obsession, with Cosmo drawn to her allure and danger.

The Doctor

The Doctor is a manipulative mentor and puppeteer, using Cosmo as a pawn in his schemes while feigning care.

Barbone

Barbone is a cunning and ruthless antagonist, constantly plotting against Cosmo and undermining his plans.

Spire

Spire is a loyal and resourceful companion, often acting as Cosmo's right-hand man in dangerous situations.

Sir Charles Latham

Sir Charles is Cosmo's father, a stern and disapproving figure whose expectations weigh heavily on Cosmo.

Count de Montevesso

The Count is a powerful and jealous husband, viewing Cosmo as a threat and enemy in both business and love.

Father Paul

Father Paul is a trusted confidant and moral guide, offering Cosmo counsel and a safe haven.

Lady Latham

Lady Latham is Cosmo's mother, a loving but fragile woman who worries for her son's safety and soul.

Attilio

Attilio is a boisterous and loyal friend, often providing comic relief and steadfast support to Cosmo.

Signor Cantelucci

Signor Cantelucci is a kind and wise innkeeper, offering Cosmo shelter and advice during his travels.

Napoleon

Cosmo is drawn into Napoleon's orbit as a reluctant agent, navigating the political intrigue of the era.

Signore

The Signore is a mysterious and elusive figure, whose true identity and motives remain unclear to Cosmo.

Suspense

Arrives in Genoa, seeks lodging, dines with Doctor Martel, and begins to navigate the complex social and political landscape.

I

Young English traveler, son of Sir Charles Latham, curious and fearless, engages with a mysterious man on the tower.

III

Learns of Adèle's marriage and agrees to visit the Marquis d'Armand. He discusses the past with his sister Henrietta.

IV

Engages with Spire about the political unrest, shares his own sunset experience, and gives instructions to find a man in a cap.

I

Arrives in Genoa, dines with Doctor Martel, and is alerted by Spire to a mysterious man's presence.

II

Experiences diffidence and social anxiety before visiting the Countess, reflecting on his father's influence and his own place in society.

III

Visits the Marquis d'Armand, discusses politics and his impressions of Europe, and prepares to meet the Marquis's daughter.

IV

Meets Count Helion for the first time, finds him to be a dubious military adventurer, and is left alone with Adèle.

V

Listens to the Countess's confession with youthful sincerity and sympathy.

VI

Listens attentively to Madame de Montevesso's story, expresses sympathy, and reflects on the impact of historical events on their lives. He is deeply affected by her words and presence.

VII

Mentioned by Clelia as the object of her desire. He is described as the young Englishman who visited that day.

I

Dines with Doctor Martel, listens to his stories, and struggles with melancholy and thoughts of the Countess de Montevesso.

II

Tormented by his vision of Madame de Montevesso, he struggles to write letters and contemplates leaving Genoa, feeling a loss of purpose.

III

Has vanished from his inn during the night, leaving his money behind, and is the subject of Doctor Martel's investigation.

I

Reflects on fate and loneliness, is captured by the sbirri and taken to the guardroom, worried about the papers in his hat.