# Marie Durand — The Perfume of Eros character guide

> Marie Durand in The Perfume of Eros by Edgar Saltus.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Durand, Marie

**First appearance:** 0008-viii-two-in-a-turret

## Who they are

A woman whose identity is questioned, possibly connected to Fanny.

## Relationships

### [Royal Loftus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/characters/royal_loftus)

_romantic_

Marie and Royal share a romantic relationship, possibly secretive or intense, given their significant interaction count.

### [Arthur Annandale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/characters/arthur_annandale)

_romantic_

Arthur and Marie have a romantic connection, possibly as lovers or with strong attraction, but overshadowed by other relationships.

### [Royal Loftus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/characters/royal_loftus)

_romantic_

Marie and Royal share a romantic relationship, possibly secretive or intense, given their significant interaction count.

### [Arthur Annandale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/characters/arthur_annandale)

_romantic_

Arthur and Marie have a romantic connection, possibly as lovers or with strong attraction, but overshadowed by other relationships.

### [Royal Loftus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/characters/royal_loftus)

_romantic_

Marie and Royal share a romantic relationship, possibly secretive or intense, given their significant interaction count.

### [Arthur Annandale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/characters/arthur_annandale)

_romantic_

Arthur and Marie have a romantic connection, possibly as lovers or with strong attraction, but overshadowed by other relationships.

## In the story

### [The Facts in the Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/the-facts-in-the-case)

Loftus's mistress, deceived by him.

### [The Ex-First Lady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/iii-the-ex-first-lady)

A young, impressionable girl of nineteen living in Gay Street. She is aware of Loftus's pursuit and is overwhelmed by his declaration of love.

### [Enchantment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/iv-enchantment)

Enters the den and is immediately overcome by Loftus's presence. She confesses her love but is torn by fear and a sense of wrongdoing. She is ultimately swayed by Loftus's promises and swears her faith to him.

### [The General Sessions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/the-general-sessions)

A key witness whose testimony about her relationship with Loftus and Annandale adds complexity to the case.

### [I: Disenchantment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/i-disenchantment)

Marie, now living as Loftus's mistress, experiences deep disillusionment as she realizes he has lied about their marriage. She reflects on the past year, her growing beauty and voice, and her increasing sense of humiliation and degradation.

### [III: The Gates of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/iii-the-gates-of-life)

At the end of her endurance, she confronts Loftus about his broken promises and his plan to send her away. She throws his money out the window, declaring she wants him, not his wealth.

### [IX: The Twelfth Juror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/ix-the-twelfth-juror)

Mentioned as the daughter of the juror who confesses to the murder. Her father reveals that she wrote to him about Loftus's betrayal, leading him to seek revenge.

## Links

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