The Red and the Black · Character
M. de Lavalette
A nobleman mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as de Lavalette, madame de Lavalette
First appearance: chapter xxxviii what is the decoration which confers distinction
M. de Lavalette first appears in 0038 chapter xxxviii what is the decoration which confers distinction.
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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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