A Woman of Thirty · Character
Lord Grenville
An English nobleman abroad in France whose passion for Hélène collides with the d'Aiglemont family's pride and Julie's bitter experience.
supporting
Also known as Arthur, Monsieur Arthur
First appearance: iii at thirty years
As a supporting figure in A Woman of Thirty, Lord Grenville is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Appears at the concert, his gaze unsettles Julie and causes her to falter while singing.
Lord Grenville appears in A Woman of Thirty as supporting figure.
Lord Grenville first appears in 0004 iii at thirty years.
With Madame de Sérizy (friendship): Friendly acquaintances who share a social circle and concern for Julie's wellbeing. With Marquis de Vandenesse (social): Acquaintances in the same aristocratic social circles, with no deep connection. With Madame de Sérizy (friendship): Friendly acquaintances who share a social circle and concern for Julie's wellbeing.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Julie's romantic and family circle
- Protagonist
- Secondary family and social connections
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- Madame de Sérizy
friendship · positive
Friendly acquaintances who share a social circle and concern for Julie's wellbeing. How this plays out →
- Marquis de Vandenesse
social · ambivalent
- Madame de Sérizy
friendship · positive
Friendly acquaintances who share a social circle and concern for Julie's wellbeing. How this plays out →
- Marquis de Vandenesse
social · ambivalent
- Madame de Sérizy
friendship · positive
Friendly acquaintances who share a social circle and concern for Julie's wellbeing. How this plays out →
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See Lord Grenville in iii at thirty years