# Monsieur le Marquis — Suspense character guide

> Monsieur le Marquis in Suspense by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Marquis, M. le Marquis

**First appearance:** 0001-suspense

## Who they are

A French nobleman who appears in the social milieu.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-i-ii)

The Marquis d'Armand, now leading a domestic and sedentary life in London, having given up his mysterious missions for the exiled royal family.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-i-iii)

The Marquis d'Armand, Adèle's father, who wrote to Sir Charles about the marriage and later becomes ambassador in Turin.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-ii-iii)

The Marquis d'Armand, ambassador, shares intelligence about Napoleon and Italy, reflects on his past and his gratitude to Cosmo's father, and arranges for Cosmo to enter the salon.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-ii-iv)

Detains Adèle and requests to see Count Helion regarding news from Elba.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/suspense_se/chapters/part-ii-vi)

Mentioned as Madame de Montevesso's father, a man of honour who has been affected by long misfortune and the temptations of his restored rank.

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