Character guide

Rosalie de Watteville

major

Also known as Mademoiselle Rosalie de Watteville, Mademoiselle de Watteville, the famous Watteville, mademoiselle

A young woman from a noble family, central to the plot's romantic intrigues.

Albert Savarus

major

Also known as Savaron, Monsieur Savaron, Albert Savaron, Monsieur Albert Savaron, Albert Savaron de Savarus, Albert, Monsieur Albert, Albert de Savarus, Comte Albert Savaron de Savarus, Brother Albert

A mysterious and ambitious man who becomes the object of Rosalie's obsession.

Rodolphe

major

A key figure in Albert's past, involved in a tragic love story.

Francesca Colonna

major

Also known as cara Francesca, Colonna, Francesca Colonna, Povera Francesca, Francesca Soderini

A beautiful Italian woman, the great love of Rodolphe's life.

Amédée de Soulas

supporting

Also known as Monsieur Amédée, The Soulas, Young Monsieur de Soulas, Amédée, Soulas, Monsieur de Soulas, Monsieur Amédée de Soulas, Young Monsieur de Soulas

A young nobleman who courts Rosalie, creating romantic tension.

Baron de Watteville

supporting

Also known as Monsieur de Watteville, the famous Watteville, the Baron de Watteville, Monsieur le Baron de Watteville, The Baron de Watteville, de Watteville, The Baron, Monsieur le Baron

Rosalie's father, a nobleman with a strong personality.

Baronne de Watteville

supporting

Also known as Madame de Watteville, Madame la Baronne de Watteville, Madame d'Argaiolo

Rosalie's mother, a pious and influential woman in the household.

Léopold Hannequin

supporting

Also known as So Léopold, Léopold, Monsieur Léopold Hannequin

A friend and confidant of Albert Savarus.

Abbé de Grancey

supporting

Also known as the Abbé de Grancey, the dear Abbé Grancey, de Grancey, The Abbé de Grancey, Abbé, the worthy Abbé de Grancey, Monsieur l'Abbé de Grancey, Monsieur de Grancey

A wise and trusted priest, advisor to the Watteville family.

Vicar-General

minor

Also known as the Vicar - General, The Vicar - General

A high-ranking church official involved in local society.

Mariette

minor

Also known as made Mariette

A servant in the Watteville household.

Madame de Chavoncourt

minor

Also known as young Chavoncourt

A local noblewoman and acquaintance of the Wattevilles.

Jérôme

minor

A servant or minor character in the narrative.

Gina

minor

Also known as little Gina

A young girl, possibly a relative or servant.

Monsieur de Chavoncourt

minor

Also known as young Chavoncourt

A local nobleman and father of the Chavoncourt family.

Girardet

minor

Also known as worthy Monsieur Girardet, Monsieur Girardet

A local businessman or tradesman.

Fanny Lovelace

minor

Also known as Miss Lovelace, Miss Fanny, Miss Fanny Lovelace

An Englishwoman connected to the story's past.

Alfred Boucher

minor

Also known as Alfred

A young man from a local family.

Princess Gandolphini

minor

Also known as Gandolphini

An Italian noblewoman, part of the Roman social circle.

Chantonnit

minor

Also known as Monsieur Chantonnit

A local resident or official in Besançon.

Tito

minor

A servant or minor figure in the Italian storyline.

Comtesse de Soulas

minor

Also known as de Soulas, the Comtesse de Soulas

Mother of Amédée de Soulas, a noblewoman.

Monsieur Boucher

minor

Father of Alfred Boucher, a local figure.

Monsieur de Vauchelles

minor

Also known as Vauchelles

A local nobleman or acquaintance.

Sidonie de Chavoncourt

minor

Also known as Mademoiselle Sidonie de Chavoncourt

Daughter of Monsieur and Madame de Chavoncourt.

Emilio

minor

A minor character in the Italian backstory.

Prince Gandolphini

minor

Also known as Prince

Husband of Princess Gandolphini, an Italian nobleman.

Modinier

minor

A local character, possibly a servant or tradesman.

Prince Colonna

minor

A member of the Colonna family, Francesca's relative.

Princess Colonna

minor

A member of the Colonna family, Francesca's relative.

Tinti

minor

A minor character in the Italian narrative.