A Gentleman of Leisure · Character

Lady Julia Blunt

Sir Thomas's sharp-tongued and practical wife.

minor

Also known as Lady Julia, Julia, Aunt Julia

First appearance: a gentleman of leisure

Lady Julia Blunt's tie to Sir Thomas Blunt is one of the pressures that moves A Gentleman of Leisure—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Sir Thomas's domineering wife who dismisses his security concerns and insists no detective is needed.

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Lady Julia Blunt first appears in 0001 a gentleman of leisure.

With Sir Thomas Blunt (family): Lady Julia is Sir Thomas's wife, and she is often exasperated by his pompous and controlling nature. With Jimmy Pitt (friendship): Jimmy and Lady Julia are friendly allies, as she supports his romantic pursuit of Molly against her husband's wishes. With Jimmy Pitt (friendship): Jimmy and Lady Julia are friendly allies, as she supports his romantic pursuit of Molly against her husband's wishes.

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Sir Thomas Blunt
family · negative
Lady Julia is Sir Thomas's wife, and she is often exasperated by his pompous and… How this plays out →
Jimmy Pitt
friendship · positive
Jimmy Pitt
friendship · positive
Sir Thomas Blunt
family · negative
Lady Julia is Sir Thomas's wife, and she is often exasperated by his pompous and… How this plays out →
Sir Thomas Blunt
family · negative
Lady Julia is Sir Thomas's wife, and she is often exasperated by his pompous and… How this plays out →

Sir Thomas Blunt
Lady Julia is Sir Thomas's wife, and she is often exasperated by his pompous and controlling nature.
Jimmy Pitt
Jimmy and Lady Julia are friendly allies, as she supports his romantic pursuit of Molly against her husband's wishes.
Jimmy Pitt
Jimmy and Lady Julia are friendly allies, as she supports his romantic pursuit of Molly against her husband's wishes.
Sir Thomas Blunt
Lady Julia is Sir Thomas's wife, and she is often exasperated by his pompous and controlling nature.
Sir Thomas Blunt
Lady Julia is Sir Thomas's wife, and she is often exasperated by his pompous and controlling nature.

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Lady Julia Blunt appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

At Dreever
Sir Thomas's domineering wife who dismisses his security concerns and insists no detective is needed.
At the Turn of the Road
Lady Julia meets the party at the station in a small car and coldly inquires about Spike.
Making a Start
Molly detests Lady Julia, calling her hard and hateful. Lady Julia remains unaware of the diamond theft attempt.
Check, and a Countermove
Expresses strong disdain for burglars at dinner.
Loathsome Gifts
Her diamond necklace is the object Spike has stolen.
XXVII: A Declaration of Independence
Referenced as the owner of the fake necklace; Sir Thomas fears her reaction if she learns the truth.

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