Madame de Chevreuse

Also known as: Duchess de Chevreuse / Marie / the duchess · Family: French nobility · Role: noblewoman · First appears: Chapter 4

In chapter 4, Mazarin and Madame de Chevreuse were enemies: he portrayed her as a woman of intrigue who had continued the cabal against him, while Anne of Austria was linked to her removal after twelve years of persecution under the previous reign. By chapter 8, Aramis had formerly been her lover. In chapter 9, Cardinal de Richelieu ordered her arrest and would have had her executed, but she escaped France with her waiting-maid, Kitty; after receiving permission, she returned and later joined the cabal headed by Duc de Beaufort.

In chapter 21, Madame de Chevreuse gave Athos a letter promising that Raoul would be extremely well received. She asked Aramis to serve her once more that evening, sought a meeting with Athos, and kissed Raoul’s forehead while offering him her good wishes. Raoul was described as happy to owe her an obligation, placing her in the role of his patron.

She supported Broussel after the attack by leaving her name at his door. In chapter 30, Raoul de Bragelonne defended her before Count de Guiche, despite the laughter directed at her. Athos later left his name at her residence, and after visiting her, Raoul de Bragelonne rejoined the army; he was also sometimes with her and sometimes with the queen of England. In chapter 89, Madame de Chevreuse was a rival to Madame de Longueville among the frondeuses, while also expressing a desire to spend a month at Bragelonne with Athos.

Relationship record

Life events

Cardinal de Richelieu ordered Madame de Chevreuse’s arrest, forcing her escape from France with Kitty.(Chapter9)
- With: Cardinal de Richelieu Kitty
- “He had even given orders to arrest her and would have cut off her head had she not escaped with her waiting-maid—poor Kitty!”
Madame de Chevreuse returned to France after receiving permission.(Chapter9 · 📍 France)
- “Yes she is come back and is going to commit some fresh folly or another.”
Madame de Chevreuse gave Athos a letter promising Raoul an extremely favorable reception.(Chapter21)
- With: Athos Raoul
- “‘Monsieur le comte,’ said the duchess, giving him a letter, ‘here is what I promised you; our young friend will be extremely well received.’”
Broussel is carried home by the people and receives prominent political support after the attack.(Chapter27)
- With: Broussel Madame de Longueville Prince de Conti Madame de Vendôme
- “He was carried home in the arms of the people. His house has been full ever since. He has received visits from the coadjutor, from Madame de Longueville, and the Prince de Conti; Madame de Chevreuse and Madame de Vendôme have left their names at his door.”