Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
The Unwanted Betrothal
Angélique is forced into marriage with Jeoffrey de Peyrac, a man she initially despises.
Key Events
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Angélique's Betrothal — Angélique is betrothed to Jeoffrey de Peyrac. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Location: Poitou
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Marriage and Refusal — Angélique reluctantly marries but refuses Jeoffrey's advances. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Location: Peyrac estate
The Awakening of Love
Angélique discovers Jeoffrey's virtues and falls deeply in love with him.
Key Events
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Discovery of Love — Angélique falls passionately in love with Jeoffrey. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Location: Peyrac estate
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Archbishop's Threat — Archbishop's ambitions threaten Jeoffrey's way of life. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Location: Toulouse
The King's Wrath
Louis XIV's jealousy leads to Jeoffrey's arrest and trial for sorcery.
Key Events
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Archbishop's Threat — Archbishop's ambitions threaten Jeoffrey's way of life. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Location: Toulouse
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King's Jealousy — Louis XIV becomes jealous of Jeoffrey. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac, Louis XIV
Location: Court of Louis XIV
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Arrest and Charge — Jeoffrey is arrested and charged with sorcery. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac, Louis XIV
Location: Toulouse
The Desperate Fight
Angélique battles the royal court to save Jeoffrey, but fails.
Key Events
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Arrest and Charge — Jeoffrey is arrested and charged with sorcery. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac, Louis XIV
Location: Toulouse
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Angélique's Plea — Angélique fights to save Jeoffrey from the stake. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Location: Royal court
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Execution — Jeoffrey is executed despite Angélique's efforts. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac, Louis XIV
Location: Execution site
The Fall into Darkness
After Jeoffrey's execution, Angélique seeks revenge in the Paris underworld.
Key Events
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Execution — Jeoffrey is executed despite Angélique's efforts. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac, Louis XIV
Location: Execution site
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Descent into Underworld — Angélique plunges into the Paris underworld for revenge. Characters: Jeoffrey de Peyrac
Location: Paris underworld
In 17th-century France, beautiful country maiden Angélique marries wealthy neighbor Jeoffray de Peyrac out of convenience, but eventually, she falls in love with him. So when Jeoffray is arrested and then vanishes, she bravely sets out to find him. This is the first of many dramas based on Anne and Serge Golon's novels about strong-willed Angélique and her adventures during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King.
