Ida Culvers

Juliet Culvers

Sisters with a deep, complex bond, marked by both closeness and rivalry over Arthur Glynde.

Clive Redway

Clive is intensely infatuated with Ida, pursuing her despite her emotional distance and his own inner conflicts.

Father Baldwin

Father Baldwin attempts to counsel Ida, but she resists his moral authority, leading to friction.

Francesca Xardez

Francesca is a close companion to Ida, sharing secrets and supporting each other in social matters.

Peggy

Ida and Peggy share a casual friendship, though Peggy is more loyal to Juliet.

John Skinner

Ida interacts with John Skinner in a household or estate context, with a formal employer-servant dynamic.

Arthur Glynde

Arthur is drawn to Ida as well, creating a love triangle with Juliet, though his primary commitment is to Juliet.

Juliet Culvers

Sisters with a deep, complex bond, marked by both closeness and rivalry over Arthur Glynde.

Clive Redway

Clive is intensely infatuated with Ida, pursuing her despite her emotional distance and his own inner conflicts.

Juliet Culvers

Sisters with a deep, complex bond, marked by both closeness and rivalry over Arthur Glynde.

Clive Redway

Clive is intensely infatuated with Ida, pursuing her despite her emotional distance and his own inner conflicts.

Peggy

Ida and Peggy share a casual friendship, though Peggy is more loyal to Juliet.

I

The bride, who insists on visiting her mother's grave before leaving, showing a solemn and commanding side.

II

Insists on visiting her mother's grave alone after the wedding, showing a commanding tone.

III

Disappears from the churchyard after visiting her mother's grave, leaving a note saying she is with friends and will write shortly.

IV

The missing bride, whose actions are interpreted as self-sacrificial for her sister's happiness.

V

Her disappearance and the advertisement for her brooch are the central topics. Juliet reveals she paid Sefton's debts and had quarrels with him.

VI

Though absent, her disappearance is the central mystery driving the plot; her potential to write is mentioned.

VIII

Still missing; no tidings of her from Florence or elsewhere.

IX

Rumored to have quarreled with Sefton and returned to Dering; Juliet sarcastically claims she is in a padded room.

X

Though absent, Ida is the central focus of the chapter; her brooch is found in a Paris church, raising questions about her fate.

XI

Her brooch is found in Paris; Clive recalls her as a vibrant girl, now feared dead at her husband's hands.

XII

Her disappearance and the note delivered by an Italian organ-boy are central to Clive's thoughts.

XIII

Her brooch is found and identified, though it has been tampered with, suggesting her possible presence in Paris or foul play.

XIV

Her disappearance and the recovery of her brooch are central to the police interview.

XVII

Her letter from Alta Lauria summons Sefton, mentioning a ring and dying hands, deepening the mystery.

XVIII

Mentioned as being possibly in Alta Lauria, the focus of the search.

XIX

Overwhelmed by regret after her marriage, she learns of Sefton's betrayal and resolves to seek freedom.

XX

Travels to Alta Lauria despite illness and doubts, determined to see her plan through.

XXI

At Alta Lauria, she witnesses Violante's death and is moved to reflect on her own life, feeling the vanity of pride and the importance of duty.

XXII

Her letter is explained by Violante's death, though she is not present.

XXIII

Mentioned as the reason for Sefton's sacrifice and Clive's mission.

XXIV

Returns home after two years of mourning and caring for her mother-in-law, burdened by remorse over her husband's death.