The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character

Madame de Chevreuse

A former intriguer and friend of Anne of Austria, still active in politics.

minor

Also known as Chevreuse, Madame

First appearance: 47 how anne of austria gave one piece of advice to louis xiv and how m foquet gave him another

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Mentioned indirectly as Madame de Saint-Remy, who interrupts the lovers' embrace.

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Madame de Chevreuse first appears in 0050 47 how anne of austria gave one piece of advice to louis xiv and how m foquet gave him another.

In A Lover and His Mistress: Mentioned indirectly as Madame de Saint-Remy, who interrupts the lovers' embrace.

Later, in Madame's Four Chances: Recalled by Anne of Austria as a former friend and advisor, whose advice on using interest to gain loyalty is remembered.

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Minor courtiers, servants, and historical figures
Fouquet's inner circle
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A Lover and His Mistress
Mentioned indirectly as Madame de Saint-Remy, who interrupts the lovers' embrace.
Madame's Four Chances
Recalled by Anne of Austria as a former friend and advisor, whose advice on using interest to gain loyalty is remembered.
Showing What Could Be Seen from Planchet's House
Meets secretly with Aramis in the cemetery; d'Artagnan identifies her by her figure and walk.
Two Old Friends
Attempts to leverage compromising letters from Mazarin to extract money from Fouquet or the queen, but is outmaneuvered by Aramis.
Wherein May Be Seen That a Bargain Which Cannot Be Made with One Person, Can Be Carried Out with Another
Sells Mazarin's letters to Colbert and negotiates a secret audience with the queen.
The Skin of the Bear
Delivers Mazarin's letters to Colbert, then departs.
183: An Interview with the Queen-Mother
Disguised as a Béguine, she reveals herself to the queen and discloses the secret of the twin prince, claiming to be the sole living confidante.
Two Friends
The duchess skillfully blackmails Anne of Austria with a dangerous letter from 1644, seeking a royal visit and financial support for Dampierre.
M. de Mazarin's Receipt
Sold Mazarin's letters to Colbert, precipitating the crisis.
In M. Colbert’s Carriage
The old duchesse who reveals the queen-mother's hatred for Aramis and forms an alliance with Colbert.

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