The Nun: quién es quién, cronología y lugares

Suzanne recounts family pressure, accepts the habit at Sainte-Marie, and publicly rejects her religious vows.

Sister Ursule dies, Suzanne burns her hidden papers, and Manouri arranges Suzanne's transfer to Sainte-Eutrope.

A distressed woman asks whether she can still rely on the marquis's kindness and requests a discreet reply.

Diderot arranges a reply that directs the nun toward her intended protector in Caen.

Suzanne describes her escape and asks for discreet household employment, while the narrator reveals a deception behind the correspondence.

The Marquis offers work beside a young lady and gives secret travel instructions.

The nun reports severe weakness, and a closing explanation says her illness postpones departure for Caen.

A farewell letter presents death as near and thanks its recipient for his kindness.

Madame Madin reports that the woman survives a dangerous illness but remains too weak to travel.

Madame Madin recommends Suzanne for service and asks about her proposed employer, home, and duties.

The Marquis offers Suzanne a place with his daughter in his country household.

Madame Madin reports Suzanne's improving health and requests a discreet intermediary for an undisclosed plan.

Suzanne accepts the position caring for her benefactor's daughter, but her recovery still requires about another month.

The Marquis approves Madame Madin's proposed plan but says his limited Paris connections prevent his help.

Madame Madin proposes seeking an allowance from Suzanne's brothers-in-law and reports that Suzanne's pain returns.

The Marquis supports Suzanne's departure if her wishes remain unchanged and her health permits travel.

Madame Madin prepares Suzanne's clothing but reports that fever and pain still prevent her departure.

The Marquis asks Madame Madin to discourage replies and activity that might hinder Suzanne's recovery.

Moreau-Madin reports that the girl approaches death after an abscess develops and receives the last rites.

Moreau-Madin announces the young woman's death, returns the Marquis's letters, and describes papers containing her life story.

The Marquis requests Suzanne's written accounts, while commentary explains how his friends hastened her death within their deception.

Diderot removes striking details and exaggeration from his letters to make them simpler and more plausible.