# Blanche — The Mysteries of Udolpho character guide > Blanche in The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** the Lady Blanche, Lady Blanche, Blanche Dorothée, Thomson Blanche **First appearance:** 0035-xxxiv ## Snapshot The Count de Villefort's warm-hearted daughter, whose impulsive friendship offers Emily a rare refuge inside the cold walls of Château-le-Blanc. ## Who they are As the daughter of the Count de Villefort, Blanche moves within the same genteel French circles that Emily once inhabited, but her temperament is brighter and more openly affectionate. She attaches herself to Emily with an eagerness that is both generous and a little heedless, drawn to a stranger whose sorrows she cannot fully guess. Her loyalty gives Emily a companion in the novel's middle stretch, when isolation and suspicion press hardest, and her presence keeps the possibility of genuine human warmth alive amid the castle's secrets. ## Relationships ### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert) _friendship_ Blanche is a kind and gentle young woman who becomes Emily's close friend and confidante at the castle. ### [Count Morano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/count_morano) _social_ Blanche and Count Morano are acquaintances within the aristocratic social circle of the castle. ### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert) _friendship_ Blanche is a kind and gentle young woman who becomes Emily's close friend and confidante at the castle. ### [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert) _friendship_ Blanche is a kind and gentle young woman who becomes Emily's close friend and confidante at the castle. ### [Count Morano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/count_morano) _social_ Blanche and Count Morano are acquaintances within the aristocratic social circle of the castle. ### [Count Morano](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/count_morano) _social_ Blanche and Count Morano are acquaintances within the aristocratic social circle of the castle. ## In the story ### [Chapter XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxv) The Count's daughter, recently released from a convent, is deeply moved by the natural scenery and feels a newfound sense of devotion. ### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxvi) Enjoys the excursion and later watches the storm-tossed vessel with concern. ### [Chapter XXXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxvii) Becomes Emily's friend, shows her around the château, and requests stories from Dorothée. ### [Chapter XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xxxviii) Impatient for Emily's company; enjoys the scenery but feels lonely without a companion to share her pleasures. ### [XLI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xli) Emily's young friend, whose kindness and simplicity endear her to Emily like a sister. ### [Chapter XLIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xliii) Blanche is the object of the Chevalier St. Foix's affection; their match is approved by her father, and she does not reject his suit. ### [Chapter XLIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xliv) Pales with attention during the supernatural discussion, then blushes at her father's ridicule and tries to forget convent tales. ### [Chapter XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xlv) Is saddened by Emily's desire to leave the château. ### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xlvi) Entreats her father not to watch in the north apartments. ### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/xlviii) Blanche writes to Emily, planning a visit to La Vallée with the Count, prompting Emily's return. ### [Chapter L](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/l) Travels with her father, experiencing awe and apprehension at the mountain scenery, and shares tender moments with St. Foix. ### [LIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/liii) Arrives at La Vallée with her father; though less sprightly after her ordeal, she remains affectionate and engaging. ### [LVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lvi) Blanche is preparing for her nuptials and rejoices at Emily's happiness, momentarily forgetting St. Foix's delayed arrival. ### [Chapter LVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/chapters/lvii) Married on the same day as Emily at Château-le-Blanc. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/blanche - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters