# Marie Leroy — The Perfume of Eros character guide

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

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Leroy, Marie, May

**First appearance:** 0005-v-marie-changes-her-name

## Who they are

A woman whose name changes, linked to the central mystery.

## In the story

### [V: Marie Changes Her Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/v-marie-changes-her-name)

Marie moves to the Arundel, changes her name to Leroy, and begins a life of luxury as Loftus's mistress, unaware of his lies.

### [VI: What the Papers Said](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/vi-what-the-papers-said)

Disappears after Loftus's death; the press publishes a fake picture of her, and Blanche testifies about her departure.

### [X: The Verdict](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_perfume_of_eros_se/chapters/x-the-verdict)

Now an opera singer billed as Dellarandi, performing the role of Amneris; she has married Tambourini and is destined for greatness.

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