The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character

Madame de Bellière

A beautiful and devoted friend of Fouquet.

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Also known as Madame de Plessis-Bellière, Bellière

Madame de Bellière shows up with force in The Houses of M. Fouquet. The page is where that presence becomes real.

She visits Fouquet through the secret passage to warn him about Colbert's plotting and to offer her devotion.

Madame de Bellière first appears in 0057 54 the houses of m fouquet.

In The Houses of M. Fouquet: She visits Fouquet through the secret passage to warn him about Colbert's plotting and to offer her devotion.

Later, in A Quarter of an Hour’s Delay: The marquise whom Fouquet visits for help; she confesses her love is tied to his misfortune.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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The Houses of M. Fouquet
She visits Fouquet through the secret passage to warn him about Colbert's plotting and to offer her devotion.
A Quarter of an Hour’s Delay
The marquise whom Fouquet visits for help; she confesses her love is tied to his misfortune.
The Two Friends
Receives a visit from Marguerite Vanel; is reading a letter from Fouquet and is deeply distressed by the news of his impending ruin.
Madame de Bellière's Plate
Determined to save Fouquet, she liquidates her plate and jewels, raising nearly a million francs.
The Dowry
Brings a million francs to Fouquet as a dowry, confesses her love, and offers herself to him.
Aramis's Correspondence
Sends a love letter to Fouquet after spending two days with him.
Hampton Court
Mary Grafton's older sister, mentioned as living in France and being happy in love.
Madame de Bellière’s Plate and Diamonds
She sold her plate and diamonds to help Fouquet; he returns them publicly, honoring her devotion.
The Last Supper
Sits at Fouquet's left, pale and trembling, showing support alongside Madame Fouquet; receives Fouquet's last kiss before his departure.
The White Horse and the Black Horse
Named by Fouquet as a recipient of the message 'Saint-Mandé'.

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