The Slaves of Paris · Character
Viscountess de Bois Arden
A noblewoman, possibly the same as Madame de Bois Arden.
minor
Also known as the Viscountess Bois Arden, the Viscountess
First appearance: part i caught in the net
Viscountess de Bois Arden's tie to Dr. Hortebise is one of the pressures that moves The Slaves of Paris—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Her account is discussed; Mascarin plans to have Van Klopen pressure her in front of the Marquis.
Viscountess de Bois Arden first appears in 0000 part i caught in the net.
With Dr. Hortebise (professional): Dr. Hortebise has a professional relationship with the Viscountess, likely involving medical care and manipulation. With Dr. Hortebise (professional): Dr. Hortebise has a professional relationship with the Viscountess, likely involving medical care and manipulation. With Dr. Hortebise (professional): Dr. Hortebise has a professional relationship with the Viscountess, likely involving medical care and manipulation.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central criminal network
- Minor background figures
- Noble family connections
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Dr. Hortebise
professional · ambivalent
- Dr. Hortebise
professional · ambivalent
- Dr. Hortebise
professional · ambivalent
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See Viscountess de Bois Arden in part i caught in the net