Marie Grosnay is a wealthy woman Henri courts under a false identity. She initially refuses him, but after receiving repeated flowers she relents, invites him to her home, and agrees to marry him. Her public wedding becomes dangerous when Annabella unexpectedly arrives and threatens to expose Henri.
Lucy’s mother-in-law, who is saddened when Lucy takes her young daughter away from the family home. She visits with another relative to urge Lucy to return to London, particularly after Lucy’s investment income fails. Her concern represents the family pressure Lucy resists while establishing an independent life.
Mrs. Rogers is Lu's mother-in-law. When Lu leaves New York for Arizona in 1911, she leaves her children in Mrs. Rogers's care, making her the family member looking after them while Lu tries to establish herself in the West.
Lillian Harris's mother, who accompanies her daughter when they meet the unkempt Sigmund Romberg on a bicycle ride. She and Lillian pay him a dollar to repair their flat tire, unintentionally beginning the encounter that leads to Romberg and Lillian's romantic relationship.
Mrs. Latham is a wealthy client introduced to Sally Morton Carroll and Geoffrey Carroll by Charles Pennington. She arrives with her daughter, Cecily Latham, whose request for a portrait leads to Geoffrey’s affair and intensifies the danger surrounding Sally.
The housekeeper at Bly estate who assists the governess. She provides background on the children's family history and confirms the identities of the ghosts, Peter Quint and Miss Jessel. Later, she questions the governess's sanity and removes Flora from the estate to protect her.
A high-society maven and former client of Max West, Mrs. Grange becomes one of Lila Crane's important photographic subjects. Lila wins her favor with a rare good photograph, and an exclusive image helps establish Lila's reputation. When Mrs. Grange dies on the dance floor at Club Coco, a stolen picture of her collapse damages Lila's career.
Marian Tygarth is the widow who owns the shuttered house at 11 Crescent Drive and returns to sell it. She tells Elizabeth Howard that the murderer is next door, describes being forced to clean the old crime scene, and is killed when she tries to confront him before calling the police.
Leonora Fiske is a wealthy retiree and Ellen Creed’s old friend, having once been a chorus girl. She employs Ellen as her housekeeper and companion, lends money to Albert Feather, and initially tolerates Ellen’s sisters. When she finally orders them out, Ellen strangles her, then conceals the death and impersonates her affairs.
Fenella's mother, Mrs. MacLean belongs to the wealthy English family whose mistaken belief about Caryl and Gemma prompts them to leave Venice. She travels with the MacLeans to the Dolomite mountains and later returns with her family to London. The synopsis places her within the family affected by the misunderstanding, but does not describe a separate action or decision of hers.
Leader of a women's war service organization. Her son Tony dies in combat, earning a posthumous Distinguished Service Cross. Mrs. Hadley comforts her after the news, marking a turning point in her own perspective.
Genevieve Cliveden-Banks is a shallow, mercenary social climber who married Benjamin Cliveden-Banks for his wealth and position and was unfaithful to him. She is initially pleased to hear that she will live in a castle, but learns she will be alone, while Benjamin refuses reunion and chooses his old friends.
Isobel Elsom has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Signature works include Illegal, The Love Story of Aliette Brunton, The Sign of Four. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
