Barchester Towers · Character
Griselda Grantly
The Archdeacon's beautiful and cold daughter.
minor
Also known as Griselda
First appearance: xxviii mrs bold is entertained by dr and mrs grantly at plumstead
Griselda Grantly shows up with force in Mr. Arabin. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Elder daughter; decides Arabin is 'not at all nice' despite his lovely eyes, preferring Rev.
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