# Mary Penhale — Basil character guide

> Mary Penhale in Basil by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mary, Penhale

**First appearance:** 0002-part-i-i

## Who they are

A woman connected to the Mannion family's past.

## Relationships

### [Susan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/basil_se/characters/susan)

_family_

Mary is Susan's sister or close relative, and they share a supportive, affectionate bond, often discussing family matters.

## In the story

### [Letter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/basil_se/chapters/part-iii-letter-i)

William's wife, in London with their daughter Susan, tasked with finding the stranger's friends.

### [Letter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/basil_se/chapters/part-iii-letter-ii)

Narrates the letter, delivers the doctor's letter to the family, and comforts Clara.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/basil_se/characters/mary_penhale
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/basil_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/basil_se/characters