The Mysteries of Udolpho · Character

Madame Quesnel

Emily's aunt, married to Monsieur Quesnel, who is unsympathetic to Emily.

minor

Also known as Madame Quesnel Emily, Quesnel

First appearance: ii

Madame Quesnel shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Madame Quesnel first appears in 0003 ii.

In I: M. Quesnel's wife, an Italian heiress described as vain and frivolous, who boasts of courtly splendors.

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