The Lily of the Valley · Character
Charles de Vandenesse
Félix's older brother, a diplomat and man of the world.
minor
Also known as Charles
First appearance: The Lily of the Valley
Charles de Vandenesse's tie to Jacques de Mortsauf is one of the pressures that moves The Lily of the Valley—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as Félix's brother who, along with his sisters, tormented him during childhood.
Charles de Vandenesse first appears in 0001 the lily of the valley.
With Jacques de Mortsauf (friendship): Charles, Félix's brother, is a kind companion to Jacques during his visits to the estate. With Jacques de Mortsauf (friendship): Charles, Félix's brother, is a kind companion to Jacques during his visits to the estate.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Mortsauf household circle
- Protagonist
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- Jacques de Mortsauf
friendship · positive
Charles, Félix's brother, is a kind companion to Jacques during his visits to the estate. How this plays out →
- Jacques de Mortsauf
friendship · positive
Charles, Félix's brother, is a kind companion to Jacques during his visits to the estate. How this plays out →
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