The Forsyte Saga · Character
Mademoiselle Beauce
Fleur's French governess, a strict and cultured woman.
minor
Also known as Mademoiselle Beauce, Mademoiselle, Mam'zelle Beauce, Beauce, Mam'zelle
First appearance: part i ii fine fleur forsyte
Mademoiselle Beauce shows up with force in Old Jolyon's Bequest. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The elderly French governess accompanies Holly; she has a ruined digestion from the siege of Strasbourg and writes to her sister after lunch.
Mademoiselle Beauce first appears in 0098 part i ii fine fleur forsyte.
In Old Jolyon's Bequest: The elderly French governess accompanies Holly; she has a ruined digestion from the siege of Strasbourg and writes to her sister after lunch.
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- Other
Character groups
- Core Forsyte Family
- Extended Household and Bohemians
- Protagonist
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Fleur’s decision to “take the bit between her teeth” and pursue a secret marriage with Jon despite knowing the…
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See Mademoiselle Beauce in part i ii fine fleur forsyte