# M. Colbert de Croissy — The Great Roxhythe character guide

> M. Colbert de Croissy in The Great Roxhythe by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Colbert, de Croissy

**First appearance:** 0023-x-may-1670

## Who they are

The French ambassador, a shrewd negotiator for Louis XIV.

## In the story

### [II: The Offer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/ii-the-offer)

French envoy who eloquently defends Louis XIV's proposal, arguing for secrecy and dismissing Clifford's suspicions as base-minded.

### [VIII: Madame](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/viii-madame)

Mentioned as having presented the treaty proposal to King Charles.

### [X: May, 1670](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/x-may-1670)

French representative involved in the treaty negotiations, working with Roxhythe to finalize the agreement.

### [Book IV: The One Part](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/book-iv-the-one-part)

French ambassador deeply involved in the treaty discussions and espionage.

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