# Mary Bold — Barchester Towers character guide

> Mary Bold in Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary, Molly

**First appearance:** 0000-i-who-will-be-the-new-bishop

## Who they are

John Bold's sister and Eleanor's close friend.

## In the story

### [Hiram’s Hospital According to Act of Parliament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barchester_towers_se/chapters/ii-hiram-s-hospital-according-to-act-of-parliament)

Eleanor's sister-in-law, a devoted admirer of the baby.

### [The Ex-Warden Rejoices in His Probable Return to the Hospital](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barchester_towers_se/chapters/viii-the-ex-warden-rejoices-in-his-probable-return-to-the-hospital)

Present during Mr. Slope's visit; initially hostile but ultimately allows him to shake hands and leaves without disgust.

### [Mrs. Bold at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barchester_towers_se/chapters/xliv-mrs-bold-at-home)

Comforts Eleanor at home, listens to her story without reproach, and provides gentle support.

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