# The Jealousies of a Country Town — Character guide

> Key figures in The Jealousies of a Country Town by Honoré de Balzac.

- [Mlle. Cormon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mlle_cormon.md): A wealthy spinster in Alençon, courted by several suitors for her fortune.
- [Victurnien d'Esgrignon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/victurnien.md): A young nobleman who returns from Paris, bringing scandal and debt to his family.
- [Maître Chesnel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/chesnel.md): The loyal family notary who sacrifices his fortune to save the d'Esgrignons.
- [Chevalier de Valois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/chevalier_de_valois.md): An aging, charming nobleman who schemes to marry Mlle. Cormon for her money.
- [Du Bousquier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/du_bousquier.md): A former revolutionary turned banker, rival to the Chevalier for Mlle. Cormon's hand.
- [Mlle. Armande](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mlle_armande.md): Victurnien's devoted aunt who manages the family's dwindling estate.
- [Suzanne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/suzanne.md): A clever, beautiful woman from Alençon who becomes a Parisian actress.
- [Du Croisier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/du_croisier.md): A wealthy banker and political rival of the d'Esgrignon family.
- [Mme. Granson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mme_granson.md): A poor widow who hopes her son Athanase will marry Mlle. Cormon.
- [Athanase Granson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/athanase_granson.md): A sensitive young man in love with Mlle. Cormon, driven to despair.
- [Mme. Camusot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mme_camusot.md): The wife of a local magistrate, involved in social intrigues.
- [M. de Troisville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/m_de_troisville.md): A nobleman and relative of the d'Esgrignons, who aids Victurnien.
- [Josette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/josette.md): Mlle. Cormon's loyal maid and confidante.
- [Abbé de Sponde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/abbe_de_sponde.md): Mlle. Cormon's pious uncle and spiritual advisor.
- [Émile Blondet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/emile_blondet.md): A Parisian journalist and writer, son of the local judge.
- [Diane de Maufrigneuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/diane.md): A beautiful, aristocratic Parisian woman who becomes Victurnien's lover.
- [De Marsay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/de_marsay.md): A powerful Parisian politician and dandy who befriends Victurnien.
- [President du Ronceret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/president_du_ronceret.md): A local magistrate and enemy of the d'Esgrignon family.
- [Jacquelin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/jacquelin.md): The d'Esgrignon family's faithful servant.
- [Old M. Blondet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/old_m_blondet.md): A local judge and father of Émile Blondet.
- [Duchesse de Maufrigneuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/duchesse_de_maufrigneuse.md): Diane's mother, a prominent figure in Parisian high society.
- [M. Camusot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/m_camusot.md): A local magistrate involved in Victurnien's legal troubles.
- [Mme. du Croisier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mme_du_croisier.md): Du Croisier's wife, who harbors a secret grudge.
- [Mariette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mariette.md): A young woman in service to the d'Esgrignon household.
- [Marquis de Pombreton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/marquis_de_pombreton.md): An elderly nobleman and relative of the d'Esgrignons.
- [Vidame de Pamiers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/vidame_de_pamiers.md): An old friend of the Chevalier de Valois.
- [M. Sauvager](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/m_sauvager.md): A young lawyer involved in the legal case against Victurnien.
- [Fabien du Ronceret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/fabien_du_ronceret.md): The son of President du Ronceret, a rival to Victurnien.
- [Cadot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/cadot.md): A local spinster and friend of Mlle. Cormon.
- [Comte de Montcornet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/comte_de_montcornet.md): A general and nobleman married to a Troisville.
- [Mlle. Blandureau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mlle_blandureau.md): A young woman courted by Fabien du Ronceret.
- [Joséphin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/josephin.md): An old servant of the Chevalier de Valois.
- [Princess Goritza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/princess_goritza.md): A foreign princess who appears in Parisian society.
- [Maître Cardot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/maitre_cardot.md): A Parisian notary involved in Victurnien's affairs.
- [Mlle. des Touches](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/mlle_des_touches.md): A wealthy, intellectual woman who hosts a Parisian salon.
- [Marquise de Castéran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/marquise_de_casteran.md): An elderly relative of the d'Esgrignon family.
- [Duchesse de Langeais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jealousies_of_a_country_town_se/characters/duchesse_de_langeais.md): A Parisian socialite mentioned in passing.

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