# Annette — The Mysteries of Udolpho character guide > Annette in The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** the talkative Annette, Shakespeare Annette **First appearance:** 0005-iv ## Snapshot Emily's chattering, superstitious maid, whose gossip and terror supply both comic relief and the rumors that keep the castle's mysteries alive. ## Who they are Annette serves first Madame Montoni and then Emily, forever stumbling into secrets she half-understands and reporting them with breathless urgency. Her fear of ghosts, her devotion to Ludovico, and her inability to hold her tongue make her a foil to Emily's guarded composure. She matters because her talk carries the reader through Udolpho's corridors, turning servants' whispers into the novel's atmosphere. ## Relationships ### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert) _friendship_ Annette is Emily's devoted and talkative servant, providing companionship and comic relief during her captivity. ### [Montoni](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/montoni) _professional_ Annette is a servant in Montoni's household, often fearful of his harsh and cruel demeanor. ### [Ludovico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/ludovico) _romantic_ Annette and Ludovico share a flirtatious and affectionate servant romance, providing a lighter subplot. ### [Barnardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/barnardine) _professional_ Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being gruff and suspicious. ### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert) _friendship_ Annette is Emily's devoted and talkative servant, providing companionship and comic relief during her captivity. ### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert) _friendship_ Annette is Emily's devoted and talkative servant, providing companionship and comic relief during her captivity. ### [Ludovico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/ludovico) _romantic_ Annette and Ludovico share a flirtatious and affectionate servant romance, providing a lighter subplot. ### [Montoni](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/montoni) _professional_ Annette is a servant in Montoni's household, often fearful of his harsh and cruel demeanor. ### [Ludovico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/ludovico) _romantic_ Annette and Ludovico share a flirtatious and affectionate servant romance, providing a lighter subplot. ### [Barnardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/barnardine) _professional_ Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being gruff and suspicious. ### [Montoni](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/montoni) _professional_ Annette is a servant in Montoni's household, often fearful of his harsh and cruel demeanor. ### [Barnardine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/barnardine) _professional_ Annette and Barnardine are fellow servants in the castle, with Barnardine often being gruff and suspicious. ## In the story ### [The Mysteries of Udolpho](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/the-mysteries-of-udolpho) A talkative servant at Udolpho who provides comic relief and information to Emily. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xiv) Explains that the musician is a peasant's son going to the Carnival at Venice, and comments on Venice being built on the sea. ### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xviii) Annette brings news of the hasty departure and recounts the secret history of Signora Laurentini, showing her superstitious and talkative nature. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xx) Looks cautiously for Emily on the rampart and approaches her. ### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxii) Assists Emily in tending to Madame Montoni, expresses fear and curiosity about the castle's events. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxiii) Appears at the chamber door reporting fighting in the hall; flees when she hears approaching footsteps. ### [Chapter XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxiv) Released from confinement by Carlo; mourns Ludovico's wound and provides no news of Madame Montoni. ### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxv) Serves as Emily's messenger and companion, reporting Barnardine's requests and news of Count Morano's recovery. ### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxvi) Annette relays Barnardine's message to Emily and offers to accompany her, but is left waiting at the vaulted gallery door. ### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxvii) Annette recounts how she secretly followed Emily and Barnardine, then alerted Montoni and Cavigni to thwart Count Morano's second abduction scheme. ### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxviii) Assists Emily in preparing Madame Montoni's bed and cordial, and is left to watch over her at night. ### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxix) Terrified by the storm, she informs Emily of Madame Montoni's death. ### [Chapter XXX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxx) Assists Emily in preparing Madame Montoni's body for burial and accompanies her to the vault. ### [Chapter XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxi) Reports to Emily about Montoni's mistress and other women at the castle, and mentions prisoners held for ransom. ### [XXXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxii) Not present in this chapter. ### [Chapter XXXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxiv) Annette accompanies Ludovico to the corridor and is present during Emily's anxious wait. ### [Chapter XLII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xlii) Mentioned as being terrified by the servants' reports and seeking refuge in Emily's room. ### [Chapter XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xliii) Annette spreads stories of the supernatural from Udolpho, including the disappearance of Signora Laurentini, but is checked by Ludovico when she speaks of Montoni. ### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xlviii) Annette accompanies Emily in the garden and reports the gardener's sighting of a suspected robber, adding to Emily's agitation. ### [LII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lii) Annette is overjoyed at Ludovico's return and recounts her superstitious fears. ### [Chapter LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lvii) Given a marriage portion and settled as housekeeper at Epourville. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/annette - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters