Hortense
Hortense is a fictional character from Lora Jones's debut novel, 'The Woman in the Wallpaper.' She is portrayed as the spoiled wife of an aristocrat, whose complex personality adds humor and tension to the narrative as the revolution looms, reflecting the anxieties and uncertainties faced by women of her class during this transformative period.
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The thieves took a unique sapphire earring that had been worn by Queen Hortense.
Vương miện rúm ró sau vụ cướp ở bảo tàng Louvre
Vietnam· 2026-02-08
The collection includes pieces linked to 19th-century queen Hortense.
Four new arrests in Louvre heist: Two men and two women aged 31–40; $102 million jewels still missing
India· 2025-11-26
Hortense is mentioned as the wearer of a diamond and sapphire jewelry set that was stolen during the Louvre robbery.
Louvre robbery: French police detain four more suspects
United States· 2025-11-25Hortense is associated with the jewelry that was stolen during the Louvre robbery.
Louvre vows to restore imperial crown dropped in museum heist | World News
Jamaica· 2025-11-08
Among the stolen jewelry is an earring that belonged to Queen Hortense.
En gjeng lokale tyver skal ha stått bak kuppet i Louvre
Norway· 2025-11-02
Hortense is mentioned as part of the jewelry set that was stolen from the Louvre.
Fem nye pågrepet etter Louvre-kuppetNorway· 2025-10-30
The stolen treasures included a tiara and an earring from the jewellery of Queen Hortense.
Suspects in Louvre jewel heist arrested near Paris, prosecutor says
Guyana· 2025-10-28
Hortense was a queen of France whose jewelry was among the items stolen from the Louvre.
To menn pågrepet etter juveltyveriet fra Louvre i ParisNorway· 2025-10-27Hortense is associated with the stolen crown jewels from the Louvre.
Detienen a sospechosos por el robo de joyas de la corona del museo del Louvre
Mexico· 2025-10-26
Hortense is associated with the stolen jewelry from the Louvre heist.
Suspects arrested over Louvre jewel heist, Paris prosecutor says
Canada· 2025-10-26The thieves stole royal jewelry linked to 19th-century queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense.
Multiple suspects arrested in $102 million crown jewels heist at Paris’ LouvreUnited States· 2025-10-26The jewelry taken included items worn by Queen Hortense.
Suspects arrested over brazen jewel theft from Paris’ Louvre museumUnited States· 2025-10-26
The jewelry set of sapphires belonging to Queen Hortense was entered into the Louvre in 1985.
Cambriolage au Louvre : « Puisque ce vol est ressenti comme un affront, l’émotion qu’il suscite doit être prise en compte »
France· 2025-10-26
The stolen jewelry includes pieces belonging to Empress Hortense.
Mengapa Museum Secanggih Louvre Tetap Bisa Dibobol Maling?
Indonesia· 2025-10-25
Hortense is the queen whose earrings were among the stolen jewels.
Juvelene som ble stjålet fra Louvre, er verdt mer enn 1 milliard kronerNorway· 2025-10-22Queen Hortense's tiara was also one of the items stolen from the Louvre.
”Det tog bara sju minuter” – Louvrenkuppen i detalj
Sweden· 2025-10-20The crew reportedly stole a crown believed to have belonged to Empress Eugénie, Le Parisien reported.
Louvre crown jewel thieves may melt down stolen loot, ex-FBI expert warnsUnited States· 2025-10-20
Hortense is Kelly Doualla's mother who also moved to Italy from Cameroon.
Kelly Doualla, la star 15enne dell'atletica italiana: «Se vinco una medaglia hamburger e patatine»
Italy· 2025-08-08
Hortense is Kelly Doualla's mother.
Kelly Doualla vince l'oro nei 100 metri agli Europei U20 di TampereItaly· 2025-08-08
Hortense’s spirited rudeness delivers the novel’s many moments of sly humour.
French Revolution and its impact on women – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-01
