# A Marriage Settlement — Character guide

> Key figures in A Marriage Settlement by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Paul de Manerville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/paul_de_manerville.md): A nobleman entangled in marriage negotiations and financial schemes.
- [Madame Evangelista](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/madame_evangelista.md): A shrewd mother maneuvering her daughter into a wealthy marriage.
- [Mathias](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/mathias.md): A loyal and wise notary advising Paul de Manerville.
- [Mademoiselle Natalie Evangelista](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/mademoiselle_natalie_evangelista.md): The young heiress at the center of the marriage settlement.
- [Maître Solonet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/maitre_solonet.md): A sharp, argumentative notary representing the Evangelista interests.
- [Comte de Manerville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/comte_de_manerville.md): Paul's father, a traditional nobleman with conservative views.
- [Henri de Marsay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/henri_de_marsay.md): A dandy and friend of Paul, offering worldly advice.
- [Madame de Manerville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/madame_de_manerville.md): Paul's mother, concerned about her son's marriage.
- [Auguste de Maulincour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/auguste_de_maulincour.md): A young officer and friend of the Manerville family.
- [Élie Magus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/elie_magus.md): A wealthy art collector and moneylender.
- [Monsieur Evangelista](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/evangelista_monsieur.md): The deceased father of Natalie, a Spanish merchant.
- [Baronne de Maulincour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/baronne_de_maulincour.md): Auguste's mother, a friend of Madame de Manerville.
- [Félix de Vandenesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/felix_de_vandenesse.md): A diplomat and acquaintance of Paul de Manerville.
- [Miss Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/miss_stevens.md): An English governess to Natalie Evangelista.
- [Marquise de Listomère](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/marquise_de_listomere.md): A society figure mentioned in the marriage negotiations.
- [Madame de Gyas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_marriage_settlement_se/characters/madame_de_gyas.md): A noblewoman and acquaintance of the Manerville family.

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