# Lady Maud Marsh — A Damsel in Distress character guide > Lady Maud Marsh in A Damsel in Distress by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Maud, Lady Patricia Maud Marsh, Lady Maud, Maud Marsh **First appearance:** 0001-a-damsel-in-distress ## Snapshot A spirited earl's daughter who slips away from Belpher Castle to find the man she loves, only to collide with an American composer instead. ## Who they are Lady Maud Marsh is twenty, romantic, and thoroughly tired of being managed by her aunt and brother, who have decided she must marry Reggie Byng. Her longing for a lost love from a rainy Welsh holiday makes her reckless, and her flight from the castle sets the whole plot in motion. Her growing pull toward George Bevan complicates everything, forcing her to weigh old loyalty against a new and unexpected attachment. ## In the story ### [A Damsel in Distress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/a-damsel-in-distress) The damsel in distress, whose romantic desires conflict with her social obligations. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/i) Reveals to Reggie she is still in love with Geoffrey Raymond; reads a newspaper clipping about Mr. Wilbur Raymond's return, hoping to see Geoffrey. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/iii) The hidden young woman in the taxi; her presence is implied but she remains unseen and silent. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/iv) The young woman who flees into George's cab. She is grateful, composed, and mysterious about her troubles, losing her purse and needing a loan for a train ticket. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/v) Referred to as 'The Girl in the Cab'; she sends George a letter explaining her hasty departure and that she pawned a brooch to pay for the journey. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/vi) Enters with Reggie, tries to change the subject by discussing golf. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/vii) Seen beside a broken-down grey racing-car; recognizes George. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/viii) Maud is the intended recipient of George's notes, though she does not appear in the chapter. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/ix) Reads poetry to Albert in a stucco temple, attempting to elevate his soul, and reflects on her own romantic longing for Geoffrey. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/x) Mentioned as being in love with George; sends a note to George via a page boy. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xi) Maud is the subject of the sweepstake and the person George hopes to meet. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xiii) Maud meets George secretly during the ball, but their conversation is cut short by Mr. Plummer's arrival. She is described as stunning in her ball-dress. ### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xv) Maud, aware of Percy's pursuit, visits the vicarage and asks the curate to send away the man following her. ### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xvi) Referenced as the subject of George's love and Lord Marshmoreton's concern. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xvii) Frustrated by failed attempts to reach George, she writes a note that Albert destroys. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xviii) Maud arrives at the barn for the arranged meeting with George, having slipped away from the castle. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xix) Maud is initially outraged by George's advance, but later explains the misunderstanding and confesses her love for Geoffrey Raymond. ### [Reggie's Wedding Morning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xx) Referenced indirectly as the object of George's affection; Reggie notes that Maud loves George, but George does not confide his troubles. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xxii) Mentioned as having had an interview with Mr. Bevan, arranged by Keggs. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xxiii) Shocked to see George at dinner; struggles to comprehend his presence; escorted by Edwin Plummer. ### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xxiv) Maud is torn between her feelings for Geoffrey and her gratitude toward George, but ultimately agrees to end the false engagement. ### [Chapter XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xxvi) Maud meets Geoffrey Raymond in a tea shop, realizes she loves George Bevan, and breaks off with Geoffrey after the breach of promise revelation. ### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/chapters/xxvii) Calls George, asks whimsical questions, announces their engagement and her change of heart. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/characters/maud_marsh - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_damsel_in_distress_se/characters