Behind a Mask · Character
Mrs. Coventry
The ailing mistress of Coventry Hall, whose sharp tongue and watchful suspicion make her a quiet gatekeeper of the family's fortunes and its secrets.
supporting
Also known as peevish Mrs. Coventry, Coventry, Lady Coventry
First appearance: I: Jean Muir
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Peevish and anxious about the new governess; quickly takes a liking to Jean Muir's domestic skills.
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Mrs. Coventry presides over Coventry Hall with the fretful authority of an invalid who misses nothing and forgives little. Her peevish suspicion of servants and governesses alike keeps the household on edge, and her…
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- Coventry household and circle
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