The Great Roxhythe · Character
La Kéroualle
A French spy and mistress of Charles II, later Duchess of Portsmouth.
minor
Also known as Mademoiselle de Kéroualle
First appearance: iii la k roualle
La Kéroualle shows up with force in VIII: Madame. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Identified as Mademoiselle de Kéroualle, who wishes to join the English court.
La Kéroualle first appears in 0039 iii la k roualle.
In VIII: Madame: Identified as Mademoiselle de Kéroualle, who wishes to join the English court.
Later, in X: May, 1670: Mentioned as a beautiful and cunning woman sent by Louis XIV to Charles, possibly as a spy or secret agent.
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- Court and Conspirators
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See La Kéroualle in iii la k roualle