Mademoiselle Eleanore de Valmont — 20 Beautiful, intelligent, and quietly rebellious. Eleanore is graceful in public but stubborn when it comes to her own choices. She enjoys reading, horseback riding, and wandering through the gardens when society becomes overwhelming. Beneath her composed exterior, she has a romantic side she rarely shows.

Comte Adrien de Montreuil — 23 The handsome heir to one of France’s most influential families. Adrien is reserved, observant, and difficult to impress, often appearing cold or uninterested at social gatherings. Despite his serious nature, he is protective, thoughtful, and surprisingly gentle and affectionate toward those he cares about.

Mademoiselle Camille de Valmont — 18 Eleanore’s younger sister, known for her sweet nature and curious personality. Camille loves elegant balls, beautiful dresses, and listening to the latest gossip. She is more carefree than her sister and often finds herself involved in situations she probably shouldn’t be.

Monsieur Lucien de Montreuil — 21 Lucien is a handsome, charming, and shamelessly flirtatious nobleman with a reputation for scandal and countless affairs. As Adrien’s younger brother, he often contrasts with his more dutiful sibling. Confident and witty, Lucien never takes romance seriously—until he finds the one person who makes him want something real. Beneath his carefree exterior, he is fiercely loyal to his family and unexpectedly devoted when he truly falls.

Duchesse Marguerite de Valmont — 45 Éléonore and Camille’s elegant mother. She is sophisticated, traditional, and deeply concerned with her family’s reputation. Though she can be demanding, she genuinely wants her daughters to have secure and respectable futures.

Duc Henri de Valmont — 50 The stern but respected head of the Valmont family. Henri values tradition, loyalty, and family honor above almost everything else. He rarely shows emotion, but his daughters remain one of the few things capable of softening him.

Comtesse Isabelle de Montreuil — 47 Adrien and Lucien’s mother. Elegant, intelligent, and remarkably perceptive, Isabelle notices the smallest changes in people’s behavior. She is warm when she chooses to be, but rarely reveals what she is truly thinking.

Comte Philippe de Montreuil — 53 The powerful patriarch of the Montreuil family. Serious and commanding, Philippe expects his sons to uphold the family’s reputation and responsibilities. His approval is difficult to earn, and his expectations often create tension within the family.

La Plume Noire — Unknown Writer A mysterious figure whose scandalous letters have begun circulating throughout Paris. Their writing reveals secrets, forbidden romances, hidden rivalries, and private affairs among the aristocracy. Nobody knows who they are—or who might be their next target.

Queen Augusta de France — 52 The elegant and formidable Queen of France. Augusta has spent decades navigating the royal court and understands every rule, secret, and unspoken expectation of aristocratic society. Graceful and composed, she carries herself with effortless authority and rarely reveals what she is truly thinking. Beneath her stern exterior, she is warm, witty, and deeply protective of those she considers family.