# Letters of Two Brides — Character guide

> Key figures in Letters of Two Brides by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Louise de Chaulieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/louise_de_chaulieu.md): A passionate young woman who marries Felipe and later Gaston, corresponding with Renée.
- [Renée de Maucombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/renee_de_maucombe.md): Louise's practical friend who marries into the l'Estorade family and raises children.
- [Felipe Hénarez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/felipe_henarez.md): A Spanish nobleman who becomes Louise's first husband, the Baron de Macumer.
- [Marie Gaston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/marie_gaston.md): A poet and writer who marries Louise after Felipe's death.
- [Louis de l'Estorade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/louis_de_lestorade.md): Renée's husband, a French baron and later comte, devoted to his family.
- [Daniel d'Arthez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/daniel_darthez.md): A writer and friend of Marie Gaston, part of the literary circle.
- [Miss Griffith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/miss_griffith.md): Louise's English governess and companion.
- [Don Fernand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/don_fernand.md): Felipe's brother, a Spanish nobleman involved in family affairs.
- [Naïs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/nais.md): Renée's daughter, a young child in the l'Estorade household.
- [Duc de Soria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/duc_de_soria.md): Felipe's father, the Spanish Duke of Soria.
- [Marie Hérédia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/marie_heredia.md): A young woman connected to the l'Estorade family.
- [Philippe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/philippe.md): An elderly servant in the l'Estorade household.
- [Henri de Marsay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/henri_de_marsay.md): A Parisian dandy and politician mentioned in correspondence.
- [Mme. de Staël](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/mme_de_stael.md): A famous writer referenced by Louise in her letters.
- [Bonaparte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/bonaparte.md): Napoleon Bonaparte, mentioned as a historical figure.
- [King René](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/king_rene.md): A historical king of Provence, referenced in the narrative.
- [Fedelta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/fedelta.md): A servant or companion in the Macumer household.
- [Mademoiselle de Chaulieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/mademoiselle_de_chaulieu.md): Louise's maiden name reference, used before marriage.
- [Mme. de Maufrigneuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/mme_de_maufrigneuse.md): A Parisian socialite mentioned in the correspondence.
- [de Mortsauf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/de_mortsauf.md): A young noblewoman referenced in letters.
- [Prince de Talleyrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/prince_de_talleyrand.md): The famous French diplomat, mentioned in passing.
- [M. de Canalis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/m_de_canalis.md): A poet and acquaintance of the characters.
- [Clarissa Harlowe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/clarissa_harlowe.md): Literary character from Richardson's novel, referenced by Louise.
- [Valdez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/valdez.md): A Spanish acquaintance of Felipe's family.
- [Jeanne-Athénaïs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/jeanne_athenais.md): A young girl in the l'Estorade household.
- [Nathan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/letters_of_two_brides_se/characters/nathan.md): A writer or journalist mentioned in literary circles.

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