# Lidia — Adam’s Breed character guide

> Lidia in Adam’s Breed by Radclyffe Hall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cousin Lidia

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

A cousin named Lidia in the family circle.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/viii)

Maddalena's cousin, described as a simple but kind woman; mentioned as Sisto's wife.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/i)

Plump, comely woman who greets them at the farm, expresses concern over Maddalena walking.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

Follows Maddalena's lead and joins the grape harvest, blending in with the peasants.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/i)

Friendly because of Gian-Luca, but not at ease with him; part of the family that keeps him at a distance.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

Superstitious and pious; kind but indifferent to animal suffering on her farm; enjoys Maddalena's company.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/iii)

Offended by Gian-Luca's protest about the cages, she complains to Maddalena and later eyes Gian-Luca timidly.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/v)

Fiercely defends her son Leone after the beating.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/adam_s_breed_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned in Gian-Luca's memory of her poor beasts as he contrasts them with the healthy English flocks.

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