# The Mysteries of Udolpho — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe.

- [Emily St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/emily_st_aubert.md): The orphaned heroine of the novel, whose courage and sensibility are tested by imprisonment and mystery.
- [Valancourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/valancourt.md): Emily's beloved, a young chevalier of noble heart but troubled fortunes.
- [Montoni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/montoni.md): The villainous Italian nobleman who imprisons Emily in Udolpho.
- [Annette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/annette.md): Emily's talkative and superstitious maid, providing comic relief and loyalty.
- [Madame Montoni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/madame_montoni.md): Emily's aunt, forced into marriage with Montoni, who meets a tragic fate.
- [Ludovico](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/ludovico.md): A brave servant who volunteers to stay in a haunted room and later aids Emily.
- [Blanche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/blanche.md): The kind daughter of the Count de Villefort, who befriends Emily.
- [St. Aubert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/st_aubert.md): Emily's beloved father, whose death sets the story in motion.
- [Count Morano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/count_morano.md): A Venetian nobleman who pursues Emily and later plots against Montoni.
- [Madame Quesnel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/madame_quesnel.md): Emily's aunt, married to Monsieur Quesnel, who is unsympathetic to Emily.
- [Madame Cheron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/madame_cheron.md): Emily's aunt who later becomes Madame Montoni.
- [Theresa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/theresa.md): The faithful old servant of the St. Aubert family.
- [Barnardine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/barnardine.md): A treacherous servant of Montoni who assists in the imprisonment.
- [Dorothée](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/dorothee.md): An old servant at the chateau who reveals secrets to Emily.
- [Agnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/agnes.md): A nun who provides shelter and counsel to Emily.
- [Laurentini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/laurentini.md): The mysterious former owner of Udolpho, whose story is central to the mystery.
- [Cavigni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/cavigni.md): A friend of Montoni, involved in the intrigues at Udolpho.
- [Monsieur Du Pont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/monsieur_du_pont.md): A gentleman who admires Emily and aids her escape.
- [Count De Villefort](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/count_de_villefort.md): A nobleman who befriends Emily and hosts her at his chateau.
- [Old Carlo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/old_carlo.md): An old servant at the St. Aubert estate.
- [Bertrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/bertrand.md): A servant of Montoni involved in the villainy.
- [Henri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/henri.md): A young chevalier and friend of Valancourt.
- [Madame Clairval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/madame_clairval.md): A wealthy widow who befriends Valancourt.
- [Bonnac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/bonnac.md): A prisoner of Montoni who shares his story with Emily.
- [Marchioness de Villeroi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/marchioness_de_villeroi.md): The deceased marchioness whose portrait and story haunt the narrative.
- [Monsieur Quesnel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/monsieur_quesnel.md): Emily's uncle by marriage, a cold and practical man.
- [Hamet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/hamet.md): A servant at the chateau of the Count de Villefort.
- [Marquis de Villeroi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/marquis_de_villeroi.md): The deceased husband of the Marchioness de Villeroi.
- [Monsieur Barreaux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysteries_of_udolpho_se/characters/monsieur_barreaux.md): An old gentleman encountered by St. Aubert.

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