Timeline and sequences

The three sections of the cycle of "Angélique" which are titled: « Ces dames du Marais » (« Those ladies of Marais »), « La cour » (« The court ») and « Philippe ou la guerre en dentelles » («Philippe or the war in lace collar») have a different subdivision in the new edition, since « Ces dames du Marais » is divided into four parts: « Le petit marchand d'oublies » («The little seller of scones »), « Ces dames du Marais », «Une partie de Hoca» («A hoca game») and « Le beau cousin» («The handsome cousin »), while « La cour » and « Philippe ou la guerre en dentelle » only exist in the original version.

These parts constitute a sort of novel inside the novel. It is actually a completed and independent story, different from all the rest of the cycle both in the theme and in the male protagonist: it is the extraordinary love story between Angélique and the Marquis Philippe du Plessis-Bellière.

In the timeline, the most plausible dating was followed, by opting in some cases for the dates of the original version and in others for those of the new version, bearing in mind that temporal inconsistencies are spread throughout the narrative.

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The Place		Year		The Period		The Plot
Ces Dames du Marais (Those ladies of Marais)
Paris		1663		March		The "band of monsieur" at the inn of “The Red Mask” The policeman Desgrez says Philippe's name
Paris		1665		March, 7th		First encounter in the Touleries gardens Philonide delivers a first portrait of Philippe
France		.		.		Angelique is introduced to Philippe at Ninon's house More information on Philippe's reputation Angélique thinks of him all too often Inauguration of the mansion won at a ‘hoca’ game - Dance with Philippe
France		1666		January - March		Angélique’s Jesuit brother recommends she should marry a great name She immediately thinks of Philippe Philippe is a frequent visitor at the Hôtel de Beautreillis, but not very polite Conversation with Marie-Agnès: other negative information about Philippe Conversation with Ninon: in-depth portrait of Philippe Philippe continues his regular visits to Angélique’s salon but the affair makes no progress
France		.		late March		Philonide announces Philippe's wedding Scene of blackmail - Angélique forces Philippe to marry her Scene of the contract Portrait of Philippe by the intendant, monsieur Molines Conversation with the policeman Desgrez. Another portrait of Philippe Philippe never shows up and flaunts indifference
Château du Plessis		.		April		Philippe, drunk, scares the children; Angélique sends them to Monteloup The dinner: Angélique eats, Philippe drinks The wedding Delivery of the casket In the boat on the pool The wedding night The following morning Philippe has left for Paris
France		.		April-June		Angélique returns to Paris and goes to Ninon’s to recover
Versailles		.		June 21		Introduction to the King
La Court (The Court)
Paris - Versailles - Saint-Germain-en-Laye		.		August		Abduction of Angélique Scene of the convent (Versailles) Angélique gets to the hunting. The King realizes that Philippe has never informed her of his invitations La curée (the feeding time) (in the evening) Quarrel with Philippe, who sends her off his bedroom Sleepless night with Mme de Montespan
Paris - Versailles - Saint-Germain-en-Laye		.		(In the morning)		Another quarrel with Philippe, who does not want her to reappear at the hunt Angélique decides that the only way to escape Philippe is to get a charge at court
Paris - Versailles - Saint-Germain-en-Laye		.		.		Interview with the King and Colbert. The King wants Angélique’s children to be the companions of the Dolphin. The King is going to speak to the Marquis. Angélique's favour is immediately noticed
Paris - Versailles - Saint-Germain-en-Layes		.		(In the evening)		Scene of the comedy
Paris - Versailles - Saint-Germain-en-Laye		.		(The next day)		The hunt. Return to Paris. A crowd of supplicants attracted by Angélique's favour
Paris - Versailles - Saint-Germain-en-Laye		.		(The day after)		(The day after) Angélique sends for her children from the province. She buys other horses and carriage. Gift to M.me de Montespan Donations to her brothers. Hairdresser
Paris - Versailles - Saint-Germain-en-Laye		.		(The following day)		Departure for Saint-Germain-en-Laye Another conversation with the King Lauzun woos her Philippe has been sent to the army
Fontainebleau		.		Early November		Scene of the wolf hunt: Philippe rescues Angélique
Fontainebleau		.		(In the evening)		Quarrel with Philippe, who bites Angélique Adultery with Lauzun
Paris, Hôtel du Beautreillis		.		(The following morning)		Philippe arrives wounded after the duel Angélique dresses his wound before he is taken to the Bastille
.		.		(A few days later)		Conversation with the King, who frees Philippe but sends him to Picardie with the army
.		.		Second half of December		Angélique gets two permanent charges at the court.
Philippe ou la guerre en dentelle (Philippe or the war in lace collar)
.		.		Second half of December		Philippe returns from the army Announcement to Philippe of the impending birth of their child
Hôtel de Beautreillis		1667		January, 7th		Birth of Philippe's son. Philippe helps Angélique to give birth Now Angélique feels herself definitively like Philippe's wife (no more Joffrey de Peyrac’s) Gifts from the King. Wicked gossip. Visits to the new mother.
Paris		.		(6 days later)		Kidnapping of the child Scene near the fireplace. Angélique moves to her husband's palace.
Paris		.		End of January		She resumes the court life The King runs into her while she is getting dressed Angélique's favour makes the court gossip. The Queen is worried.
Flanders		.		Spring		The War of Devolution begins in Flanders The court follows the army Mme de Montespan is the King's secret mistress Mme de Montespan reveals to Angélique that she used her as a screen Mlle de La Vallière is in despair Philippe proposes to the King to exchange their hats. He is appointed Knight of Saint Louis.
Flanders		.		May/June		Scene of the barn
Versailles		.		June		Big parties Return of Philippe. Scene of the park Stroll with the King
Paris		.		(The day after)		Scene in Philippe's apartments for the departure of Cantor The upbringing of Philippe
.		.		(A few days later)		Scene of the rug Slander at court Philippe is sent back again to the war. Scene of farewell Scene in Philippes bedroom at night
Mediterranean		.		Mid-August		Cantor’s death
Paris		.		Early Spetember		APhilippe returns from the war - Scene of the nacklace
Siege of Dole, Lorraine		.		September		The King goes to war. Mme de Montespan remains at Versailles. Problems with her husband. Angélique has to reach the army because the King has offered a charge to her son Florimond The king reaches her in the inn Banquet with the king and the high officers Farewell my life Death of Philippe