Villette · Character
Justine Marie Sauveur
A deceased nun, former love of M. Paul, whose memory haunts the narrative.
minor
Also known as Justine Marie, Marie, Sauveur
First appearance: xxvi a burial
Justine Marie Sauveur shows up with force in XXXI: The Dryad. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A young, wealthy girl seen among Madame Beck's guests; described as M.
Justine Marie Sauveur first appears in 0025 xxvi a burial.
In XXXI: The Dryad: A young, wealthy girl seen among Madame Beck's guests; described as M. Paul's goddaughter; Lucy observes her with a sense of presentiment.
Later, in Malevola: Justine Marie is the deceased young woman whose portrait hangs in the room; she died in a convent after being forbidden to marry M. Paul.
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