The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel · Character
Marguerite Blakeney
The clever, brave wife of Sir Percy Blakeney, who must hide her anguish behind a sparkling social facade while her husband risks his life.
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Also known as Marguerite, Lady Blakeney, Marguerite St. Just
First appearance: i the everlasting stars look down like glistening eyes bright with immortal pity over the lot of man
As a major figure in The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, Marguerite Blakeney is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Marguerite is the brilliant French-born wife of the foppish Sir Percy, and the only person outside the League who knows the Scarlet Pimpernel's true identity. She endures the agony of secrecy, maintaining a lively, flirtatious public persona while her heart aches with fear for her husband. Her courage and quick wit make her a vital anchor for the League and a target for its enemies.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central Characters & Love Interests
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Marguerite’s realization that Bertrand Moncrif—a man her husband saved—has betrayed them, combined with her he…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Sir Percy Blakeney
romantic · positive
Marguerite and Sir Percy are married, sharing a deep love and partnership in his secret… How this plays out →
- Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative
- Bertrand Moncrif
friendship · positive
- Theresia Cabarrus
friendship · positive
- Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative
- Theresia Cabarrus
friendship · positive
- Bertrand Moncrif
friendship · positive
- Citizen Chauvelin
rivalry · negative
- Theresia Cabarrus
friendship · positive
- Sir Percy Blakeney
romantic · positive
Marguerite and Sir Percy are married, sharing a deep love and partnership in his secret… How this plays out →
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