Dangerous Liaisons Is Set In Pre-Revolutionary France And Revolves Around The Manipulative And Morally Ambiguous Schemes Of Two Wealthy And Influential Characters: The Marquise De Merteuil And The Vicomte De Valmont. The Novel Is Structured As A Series Of Letters Exchanged Between The Characters Which Reveal Their Intricate And Often Ruthless Plans. Marquise De Merteuil: A Cunning And Vengeful Woman Who Uses Her Charm And Intelligence To Manipulate Those Around Her. She Seeks To Ruin The Reputation Of A Former Lover And To Gain Power And Control Over Others. Vicomte De Valmont: A Charming And Unscrupulous Libertine Who Enjoys Seducing And Deceiving Women. He Is Recruited By The Marquise To Help Her In Her Schemes But He Has His Own Ambitions And Desires.