The Count of Monte Cristo
Who is Heloise Villefort from The Count of Monte Cristo and what is their importance?
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Heloise is Villefort's wife. In order to make sure her own son, Edward, inherits the family fortune, Heloise sets out to poison her step-daughter, as well as all other heirs. After being exposed, Heloise takes her own life...... but not before she takes the life of her own son.
The Count of Monte Cristo