Character guide

Paul de Manerville

major

Also known as Paul, Comte de Manerville, Count Paul, Monsieur Paul, Le Comte Paul de Manerville

A nobleman entangled in marriage negotiations and financial schemes.

Madame Evangelista

major

Also known as Natalie, Madame Natalie Evangelista, the prodigal Madame Evangelista

A shrewd mother maneuvering her daughter into a wealthy marriage.

Mathias

supporting

Also known as old Mathias, Maître Mathias, good Maître Mathias, dear Mathias

A loyal and wise notary advising Paul de Manerville.

Mademoiselle Natalie Evangelista

major

Also known as Natalie, Mademoiselle Evangelista, Evangelista, Dear Natalie

The young heiress at the center of the marriage settlement.

Maître Solonet

supporting

Also known as Solonet, that contentious little Solonet

A sharp, argumentative notary representing the Evangelista interests.

Comte de Manerville

minor

Also known as Monsieur de Manerville, Monsieur le Comte, le Comte, that nincompoop Manerville

Paul's father, a traditional nobleman with conservative views.

Henri de Marsay

supporting

Also known as de Marsay, Monsieur de Marsay, Marquis Henri de Marsay

A dandy and friend of Paul, offering worldly advice.

Madame de Manerville

minor

Also known as Madame la Comtesse de Manerville, Comtesse de Manerville

Paul's mother, concerned about her son's marriage.

Auguste de Maulincour

minor

Also known as Auguste

A young officer and friend of the Manerville family.

Élie Magus

minor

A wealthy art collector and moneylender.

Monsieur Evangelista

minor

Also known as Evangelista

The deceased father of Natalie, a Spanish merchant.

Baronne de Maulincour

minor

Also known as Madame la Baronne de Maulincour, Madame de Maulincour

Auguste's mother, a friend of Madame de Manerville.

Josette

minor

A maid in the Evangelista household.

Félix de Vandenesse

minor

Also known as Félix, Vandenesse

A diplomat and acquaintance of Paul de Manerville.

Miss Stevens

minor

Also known as Dinah, Miss Dinah Stevens

An English governess to Natalie Evangelista.

Marquise de Listomère

minor

A society figure mentioned in the marriage negotiations.

Madame de Gyas

minor

A noblewoman and acquaintance of the Manerville family.

Montriveau

minor

A general and friend of de Marsay.