# Sabine de Mussidan — The Slaves of Paris character guide > Sabine de Mussidan in The Slaves of Paris by Émile Gaboriau. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mademoiselle Sabine, Sabine, Mussidan, Mademoiselle de Mussidan **First appearance:** 0008-viii-mademoiselle-de-mussidan ## Snapshot A young noblewoman who preserves her calm while her parents' secrets and her own engagement threaten to close around her. ## Who they are Sabine de Mussidan moves through a household poisoned by her mother's hidden correspondence and her father's humiliating dealings with blackmailers. Told she must marry M. de Croisenois, she smiles faintly and asks whether he might not make an excellent husband after all, while privately resolving to speak openly to M. de Breulh-Faverlay and ask him to release her. Her composure is a weapon and a shield; she is the one still standing when everyone around her is undone. ## Relationships ### [André](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/andre) _romantic_ André is a devoted lover to Sabine, though their relationship is fraught with social obstacles and secret intrigues. ### [André](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/andre) _romantic_ André is a devoted lover to Sabine, though their relationship is fraught with social obstacles and secret intrigues. ### [André](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/andre) _romantic_ André is a devoted lover to Sabine, though their relationship is fraught with social obstacles and secret intrigues. ## In the story ### [Part I: Caught in the Net](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/part-i-caught-in-the-net) A target of manipulation, entangled in the web of secrets. ### [The Opinion of Dr. Hortebise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/iii-the-opinion-of-dr-hortebise) Mentioned as the intended bride for the Marquis de Croisenois, with plans to break her engagement to M. de Breulh-Faverlay. ### [A Trustworthy Servant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/iv-a-trustworthy-servant) Described as gentle and considerate; Florestan reveals she has a secret lover whom she meets in disguise, including giving him a photograph. ### [A Forgotten Crime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/v-a-forgotten-crime) Mentioned as the daughter whose engagement to M. de Breulh-Faverlay is the target of the blackmail. ### [VI: A Medical Advisor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/vi-a-medical-advisor) Mentioned as the daughter whose marriage is being manipulated; she is out when summoned. ### [VIII: Mademoiselle de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/viii-mademoiselle-de-mussidan) The scion of the lordly house of Mussidan, who risks her honor to visit André. She offers him hope after his dismissal. ### [IX: Rose's Promotion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/ix-rose-s-promotion) Visits André for her final portrait sitting; discusses her plan to confess to M. de Breulh-Faverlay to avoid an arranged marriage. ### [XII: A Startling Revelation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xii-a-startling-revelation) Resolves to confess her love for André to M. de Breulh-Faverlay, showing indomitable will and courage despite her anguish. ### [XIII: Husband and Wife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xiii-husband-and-wife) Mentioned as the daughter whose engagement is broken; her maid reports she is dying. ### [XIX: A Friendly Rival](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xix-a-friendly-rival) Referenced as the object of both men's affections; reported to be seriously ill in Modeste's letter. ### [A Council of War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xx-a-council-of-war) Reported dangerously ill; the central figure of the unfolding drama. ### [Father and Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxiii-father-and-son) Mentioned as the subject of André's portrait; her convalescence lifts André's spirits. ### [XXV: A New Skin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxv-a-new-skin) Identified as the wealthy heiress who loves André and has allied with Breulh-Faverlay, threatening Tantaine's plans. ### [A Melancholy Masher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxi-a-melancholy-masher) Sent a despairing letter to André about her forced marriage. ### [The Vanishing Bills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxiv-the-vanishing-bills) Mentioned as enduring a noble sacrifice for her parents, with her health visibly suffering. ### [Mascarin Moves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxvi-mascarin-moves) Overhears her mother's confession and resolves to sacrifice herself by marrying the Marquis de Croisenois to save her family's honor, hiding her true feelings behind a brave smile. ### [A Cruel Slur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxvii-a-cruel-slur) Mentioned as the object of the blackmail; her secret visits to André's studio are used as leverage against her father. ### [XXX: The Veiled Portrait](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxx-the-veiled-portrait) Her portrait is the subject of the chapter; she has secretly sat for André, proving her love. ### [Every Man to His Own Place](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxxv-every-man-to-his-own-place) Suffers greatly during the separation but is finally united with André in marriage. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/sabine_de_mussidan - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters