These Old Shades · Character

Madame de Verchoureux

A French noblewoman who hosts a social event crucial to the plot.

minor

Also known as Madame

Madame de Verchoureux shows up with force in The Hand of Madame de Verchoureux. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Confronts Léonie and reveals the secret of her parentage, taunting her about Avon's intentions.

Madame de Verchoureux first appears in 0028 xxvii the hand of madame de verchoureux.

In The Hand of Madame de Verchoureux: Confronts Léonie and reveals the secret of her parentage, taunting her about Avon's intentions.

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