# Dangerous Liaisons — Character guide

> Key figures in Dangerous Liaisons by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos.

- [Viscount de Valmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/viscount_de_valmont.md): A libertine nobleman who seduces women for sport and plots with Merteuil.
- [Marchioness de Merteuil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/marchioness_de_merteuil.md): A cunning aristocrat who manipulates others for revenge and amusement.
- [Cecilia Volanges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/cecilia_volanges.md): A naive young girl sent to a convent, later pursued by Danceny and Valmont.
- [Madame de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/presidente_de_tourvel.md): A devout married woman who becomes Valmont's primary target of seduction.
- [Chevalier Danceny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/chevalier_danceny.md): A young music teacher who falls in love with Cecilia Volanges.
- [Madame de Volanges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/madame_de_volanges.md): Cecilia's protective mother who distrusts Valmont and Merteuil.
- [Madame de Rosemonde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/madame_de_rosemonde.md): Valmont's elderly aunt who offers refuge and wisdom.
- [Sophia Carnay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/sophia_carnay.md): Cecilia's friend at the convent, recipient of her letters.
- [Count Gercourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/count_gercourt.md): Cecilia's intended husband, a military man and former lover of Merteuil.
- [Prevan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/prevan.md): A rival libertine who attempts to seduce Merteuil.
- [Father Anselmus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/father_anselmus.md): A priest who corresponds with Valmont about spiritual matters.
- [M. Bertrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/m_bertrand.md): Valmont's loyal steward who manages his affairs.
- [Chevalier de Belleroche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/chevalier_de_belleroche.md): A young lover of Merteuil mentioned in her correspondence.
- [Julie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/julie.md): A maid or servant in the Volanges household.
- [M. de Tourvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/m_de_tourvel.md): The absent husband of Madame de Tourvel, a magistrate.
- [Marechale de ⸻](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dangerous_liaisons_se/characters/marechale_de.md): An elderly aristocratic woman in Parisian society.

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