M. de La Boissière

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-22

Identity

French gentleman in Nice society.

Diary References

1874

• January 22: Escorts Marie back from the Howards' carriage at the races. Marie realizes he's been waiting while she talked for ten minutes and hastily dismisses him with thanks.

Social Context

• Proper escort behavior expected in society
• Marie's casual treatment shows her growing confidence
• "Ce pauvre de La Boissière" suggests she sees him as somewhat pathetic