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M. de Fervaques

The late husband of Madame de Fervaques, mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as de Fervaques

First appearance: chapter lv the ministry of virtue

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MDMadame de RênalADAbbé de FrilairAPAbbé PirardJSJulien SorelMDMathilde de la…MDM. de Fervaques

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  • Julien's Parisian circle
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Mathilde’s pride—her defining trait—shatters here as she openly begs Julien for reassurance, weeping and admit…

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See M. de Fervaques in chapter lv the ministry of virtue