# Mrs. Von Brakhiem — Barriers Burned Away character guide

> Mrs. Von Brakhiem in Barriers Burned Away by Edward Payson Roe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** von

**First appearance:** 0014-xii-blue-blood

## Who they are

A wealthy, snobbish socialite and friend of the Ludolphs.

## In the story

### [XXXV: Remorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxxv-remorse)

Acts as Christine's chaperon at West Point, basking in her reflected glory and using her to enhance her own social standing.

### [The Gates Open](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barriers_burned_away_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-gates-open)

Arrives from New York with a gay party and persuades Christine to join their western trip.

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