Leilah Verplank

Violet Silverstairs

Intense, possibly obsessive romantic entanglement with high emotional stakes and frequent interactions.

Count Kasimiérz Barouffski

Passionate and turbulent romantic relationship, marked by jealousy and intrigue.

Emmanuel

Emmanuel appears to be under Leilah's manipulative influence, possibly as a devoted follower or victim.

Gulian

Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of manipulation, likely as an obsessed or controlled pawn.

Howard Tempest

Howard is a suitor or lover caught in Leilah's romantic orbit, with tension and desire.

Baron de Fresnoy

The Baron is another admirer or paramour of Leilah, adding to her complex romantic web.

Barouffski

Barouffski is likely a relative (possibly father or uncle) of Count Kasimierz, connected to Leilah through family ties.

Aurelia

Aurelia and Leilah are antagonists, possibly due to jealousy or conflicting interests involving Violet.

Lady Silverstairs

Lady Silverstairs disapproves of Leilah's influence over Violet, creating a hostile dynamic.

Madame Barouffska

Leilah and Madame Barouffska are social acquaintances, likely with polite but strained interactions.

Violet Silverstairs

Intense, possibly obsessive romantic entanglement with high emotional stakes and frequent interactions.

Gulian

Gulian is entangled in Leilah's web of manipulation, likely as an obsessed or controlled pawn.

I

Newly married to Verplank, she discovers letters that horrify her and decides to flee.

II

Now Madame Barouffska, a beautiful American with a mysterious past, engaged in a deep conversation with Tempest.

III

Flees from Coronado, suffers brain fever in Salt Lake City, obtains a divorce in Nevada, and later meets Barouffski in Paris after a fire incident.

IV

Seen in the gallery with Barouffski, shows terror at seeing Verplank.

V

Glimpsed by Verplank in a passing motor, but she disappears before he can confront her.

VI

Reflects on her past desires and misfortunes, prays for peace, and considers fleeing or appealing to Verplank.

VII

Struggles with guilt and uncertainty after learning Verplank never received her letter; considers using Barouffski to reveal the truth.

VIII

Returns home and is confronted by Verplank; reveals her belief that they are siblings based on letters; confesses her love for him despite the barriers.

IX

Participates in the duel, wounded in the cheek by Barouffski's premature lunge, and arranges to meet Leilah at five.

IX

Interrupts the duel, calls out to Verplank, and repeats 'At five' before leaving.

Chapter X

Traumatized by the attack, she feels alone and prays for guidance.

XI

Struggles with her feelings for Verplank and her contempt for Barouffski; attends the Opéra and plans to leave with Verplank.

XII

Openly flirts with d'Arcy, defies Barouffski's attempts to control her, and expresses visible repugnance toward him.

XIII

Grieves and rejoices at Barouffski's death, plans to leave with Verplank, and reflects on karma and theosophy.