# Mélisande — Zuleika Dobson character guide

> Mélisande in Zuleika Dobson by Max Beerbohm.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-vii

## Who they are

A mysterious and tragic figure from Zuleika's past, mentioned in her story.

## In the story

### [Chapter IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/ix)

Appeared through the postern holding the malachite casket.

### [The Concert and the Aftermath](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/x)

Zuleika's maid, who does not answer when called to retrieve the casket.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xiv)

Delivers Zuleika's letter to the Duke's lodgings, is rebuffed by Katie, and drops the letter through the door slit.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xvi)

Mélisande is mentioned as having found the Duke's studs on the carpet, which Zuleika uses to explain her realization about the pearls.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xxi)

Brings Zuleika warmed towels after her bath.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/zuleika_dobson_se/chapters/xxiv)

Zuleika's maid, who packs and receives the pearl studs as a gift for her fiancé.

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