Charlotte Vanhove

On the night of 2 September 1793, Charlotte was arrested along with twelve other actors of the French Theater, all of which were suspected of being royalists.

She, along with the twelve other actors, were arrested on charges of suspicion shortly after their performance of Pamela on 1 August, which officials believed was seditious towards the Crown.

In 1798, she and her father began purchasing a large estates starting with the Malgouverne in Bruony, France.

Next, the pair bought the Governance and its Park which was put up for sale by previous owner Ribbing Frederick.

Despite the financial assistance of Talma's close friend, Napoleon Bonaparte, his debts began to pile up.

When her request is denied, she leaves the theater and is able to recover a sizable portion of her money that Talma spent.

She is known for writing Edmonton and Juliette in 1820, The Castle of Valmire in 1821, The Venetian in 1822, The Guilty Bride in 1824 and The Theatrical Act in 1835.

The Count, who was a lifelong close friend with whom she enjoyed long walks and conversation with, died soon after their marriage.

Portrait of Vanhove in her 50s.