Bulldog Drummond · Character
The Duchess of Lampshire
A society figure who appears briefly.
minor
Also known as Lampshire, the Duchess
First appearance: i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised
The Duchess of Lampshire's tie to Captain Hugh Drummond is one of the pressures that moves Bulldog Drummond—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned in Drummond's speculation about the gang's motives regarding her pearls.
The Duchess of Lampshire first appears in 0001 i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised.
With Captain Hugh Drummond (social): A high-society acquaintance who occasionally aids or interacts with Drummond. With Henry Lakington (rivalry): Lakington often targets or manipulates the Duchess as part of his schemes. With Captain Hugh Drummond (social): A high-society acquaintance who occasionally aids or interacts with Drummond.
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor comic or exotic figures
- Main cast and antagonists
- Extended family and background characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Hugh's romantic a…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Captain Hugh Drummond
social · positive
A high-society acquaintance who occasionally aids or interacts with Drummond. How this plays out →
- Henry Lakington
rivalry · negative
- Captain Hugh Drummond
social · positive
A high-society acquaintance who occasionally aids or interacts with Drummond. How this plays out →
- Captain Hugh Drummond
social · positive
A high-society acquaintance who occasionally aids or interacts with Drummond. How this plays out →
- Henry Lakington
rivalry · negative
- Henry Lakington
rivalry · negative
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See The Duchess of Lampshire in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised