Mother of Anthony. A young Scottish woman married to the Marquis Don Luis, she secretly loves Denis Moore and dies in childbirth in the Italian Alps after the Marquis kills her lover.
John's concern for Maria's reputation shapes his treatment of her child.
John Bonnyfeather is identified as Maria's wealthy merchant father. Don Luis lies to him about the infant's death.
A forced marriage defined by secrecy, betrayal, and violence.
Maria is introduced as Don Luis's new bride. Their marriage is strained because Maria secretly loves Denis Moore.
Their forbidden love initiates the central family tragedy.
Maria meets Denis in the woods and tells him she is carrying his child. They plan to flee together.
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