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The History of Henry Esmond · Character

Mademoiselle Meruel

A French actress and acquaintance of the Dowager Lady Castlewood.

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Also known as Mademoiselle

First appearance: ii i go home and harp on the old string

Mademoiselle Meruel first appears in 0036 ii i go home and harp on the old string.

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PEPrince EugeneFCFrank CastlewoodHEHenry EsmondMPMatthew PriorCLClotildaMMMademoiselle Meruel

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  • Castlewood Family & Circle
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