# Charles de Vandenesse — The Lily of the Valley character guide

> Charles de Vandenesse in The Lily of the Valley by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Charles

**First appearance:** 0001-the-lily-of-the-valley

## Who they are

Félix's older brother, a diplomat and man of the world.

## Relationships

### [Jacques de Mortsauf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lily_of_the_valley_se/characters/jacques_de_mortsauf)

_friendship_

Charles, Félix's brother, is a kind companion to Jacques during his visits to the estate.

### [Jacques de Mortsauf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lily_of_the_valley_se/characters/jacques_de_mortsauf)

_friendship_

Charles, Félix's brother, is a kind companion to Jacques during his visits to the estate.

## In the story

### [The Lily of the Valley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lily_of_the_valley_se/chapters/the-lily-of-the-valley)

Mentioned as Félix's brother who, along with his sisters, tormented him during childhood.

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