A character in The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas, Alexandre; Maquet, Auguste
A beautiful Catalan woman betrothed to Edmond Dantès who, believing him lost, marries Fernand and becomes the Countess de Morcerf.
Also known as: Countess de Morcerf, Madame de Morcerf
Inside the story
Mercédès is a beautiful Catalan woman and Edmond Dantès’s betrothed at the beginning of the story. Closely bound to Edmond, she looks forward to their marriage before events abruptly disrupt their plans.
A tall, statuesque Catalan beauty with a warm olive complexion, large dark eyes framed by long lashes, and abundant jet-black hair; in later years still dignified and lovely though her hair has silvered and grief has paled her.
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