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Book cover of Les Liaisons dangereuses
Les Liaisons dangereusesPierre Choderlos de Laclos

Characters in Les Liaisons dangereuses

4 characters, main characters first.

Antagonists

  • Marquise de Merteuil

    A brilliant, ruthless noblewoman who orchestrates the novel's cruel intrigues.

  • Vicomte de Valmont

    A practised seducer and Merteuil's rival-confidant.

Supporting characters

  • Madame de Tourvel

    A pious married woman who becomes the object of Valmont's wager.