# Countess De Mirac — A Strange Disappearance character guide

> Countess De Mirac in A Strange Disappearance by Anna Katharine Green.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** The Countess De Mirac, De Mirac

**First appearance:** 0000-i-a-novel-case

## Who they are

An elegant European countess whose comings and goings at the Windsor House draw the uneasy attention of a man already shadowed by suspicion and dread.

## Relationships

### [Mr. Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/characters/mr_blake)

_social_

Countess De Mirac is a socialite or aristocrat who interacts with Mr. Blake in high-society settings.

### [Mr. Blake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/characters/mr_blake)

_social_

Countess De Mirac is a socialite or aristocrat who interacts with Mr. Blake in high-society settings.

## In the story

### [IV: Thompson's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/chapters/iv-thompson-s-story)

Mentioned as Mr. Blake's former flame, now a wealthy widow in New York, on bad terms with him.

### [V: A New York Belle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/chapters/v-a-new-york-belle)

Formerly Evelyn Blake, now a countess; she meets Mr. Blake at the ball and reveals lingering feelings and regret.

### [VI: A Bit of Calico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/chapters/vi-a-bit-of-calico)

Mentioned as having taken rooms at the Windsor House, where Mr. Blake hesitates to visit.

### [A Word Overheard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/chapters/viii-a-word-overheard)

Visited by the narrator selling an antique; shows a changed, less hopeful demeanor; writes a letter to Cecilia mentioning Lulu Chittenden and cousin Holman; later visits Mrs. Daniels and has a private conversation with Mr. Blake.

### [X: The Secret of Mr. Blake's Studio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/chapters/x-the-secret-of-mr-blake-s-studio)

Her portrait hangs in Mr. Blake's studio; the reverse side reveals a mysterious, powerful face.

### [Explanations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/chapters/xix-explanations)

Enters the room veiled and cloaked, accompanying Mrs. Daniels.

### [XX: The Bond That Unites](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_strange_disappearance_se/chapters/xx-the-bond-that-unites)

Hosts the wedding reception and urges Luttra to accept her role.

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