The Vicomte de Bragelonne · Character
Marguerite Vanel
The wife of Vanel, who betrays Fouquet out of jealousy.
minor
Also known as Marguerite
First appearance: The Houses of M. Fouquet
Marguerite Vanel shows up with force in The Houses of M. Fouquet. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Former lover of Fouquet, now Colbert's mistress; she warned the Marquise de Bellière about Colbert's plans.
Marguerite Vanel first appears in 0057 54 the houses of m fouquet.
In The Houses of M. Fouquet: Former lover of Fouquet, now Colbert's mistress; she warned the Marquise de Bellière about Colbert's plans.
Later, in A Quarter of an Hour’s Delay: Jealous former lover who leaves Madame de Bellière's house and orders her coachman to go to Colbert.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor female figures and servants
- Fouquet's inner circle
- Central political and personal players
- Minor courtiers, servants, and historical figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Marguerite Vanel appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Houses of M. Fouquet
- A Quarter of an Hour’s Delay
- The Two Friends
- Madame de Bellière's Plate
- M. de Mazarin's Receipt
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