# Lord Millefleurs — The Ladies Lindores character guide > Lord Millefleurs in The Ladies Lindores by Margaret Oliphant. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Marquis of Millefleurs, little Millefleurs **First appearance:** 0001-the-ladies-lindores ## Snapshot A plump, eccentric young marquis who vanished into America to study how ordinary people live, and returns as the season's most pursued match. ## Who they are Millefleurs is the great prize of the London season — a duke's heir who abandoned his family for years of innocent, baffling experiments in living, and whose oddities only make him more sought after. Edith laughs at him; her mother cannot decide whether to dismiss or pursue him; Rintoul sees only the title. He matters because his arrival forces the Lindores family to confront exactly what they are willing to trade for rank and fortune. ## In the story ### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xiv) Chatters cheerfully with Lady Lindores and Edith, unaware of the underlying drama, and is the object of matrimonial ambition. ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xv) Millefleurs is perceptive, good-natured, and devoted to the family; he offers to follow Lady Lindores's guidance when he senses her distress. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xix) Mentioned as the young man Beaufort is accompanying; known to John from Eton as a droll but self-sufficient individual. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xx) Discussed as a potential husband for Edith; Lady Lindores now sees him as good and true, and the prospect of a duchess title as significant. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxiii) Discusses his marriage plans and his pursuit of a wife with John, revealing his self-satisfied and casual attitude. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxiv) Resolves to propose to Edith after overhearing Rintoul, driven by chivalry and fear of scandal. ### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxv) Self-satisfied and composed, he remains unimpressed by Tinto's grandeur and politely deflects Torrance's boasts. ### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxvii) Shows social heroism by diverting conversation during the awkward drive; observes John Erskine disappearing among the trees; discusses Tinto's decor and the incongruity of Lady Caroline. ### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxviii) Millefleurs remains calm and observant, offering to stay and help while pressing Rintoul for details about the accident. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxi) Visits Beaufort and John, looking grave; he reveals suspicions of foul play in Torrance's death and exchanges a tense look with John. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxii) Reveals the truth about Torrance's death to Beaufort and observes his reaction with keen interest. ### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxiv) Observes the commotion with curiosity and irritation, feeling neglected as Edith focuses on Erskine's plight. ### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxvii) Returns from Torrance's funeral and politely presses Lord Lindores for an opportunity to propose to Edith, showing impatience and self-awareness. ### [Chapter XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xxxviii) Mentioned fleetingly in Rintoul's distracted thoughts as a straw on the surface of his mental torrent. ### [Chapter XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xl) Proposes to Edith, is refused, but accepts gracefully and declares they are friends for life. ### [XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xliv) Departs Lindores after a tender farewell, promising to write and mentioning his search for 'her.' ### [Chapter XLIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/chapters/xlix) Corresponds with Miss Sallie Field about his failed proposal to Edith; arranges an invitation for Miss Field and her niece to Ess Castle. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters/millefleurs - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_ladies_lindores_se/characters