# Mrs. Marsham — Can You Forgive Her? character guide

> Mrs. Marsham in Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** XLIII Mrs. Marsham, a Mrs. Marsham, the Marsham

**First appearance:** 0042-xliii-mrs-marsham

## Who they are

A gossipy neighbor who spies on Alice and reports to Lady Midlothian.

## In the story

### [The Priory Ruins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xxvii-the-priory-ruins)

An old lady and friend of Mr. Palliser's mother, advises against the walk.

### [XLIII: Mrs. Marsham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xliii-mrs-marsham)

Acts as a duenna and watchdog over Lady Glencora, manipulating situations to assert control and viewing Alice as a bad influence.

### [Preparations for Lady Monk's Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xlviii-preparations-for-lady-monk-s-party)

Designated by Plantagenet Palliser to chaperone Lady Glencora at the party.

### [XLIX: How Lady Glencora Went to Lady Monk’s Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/xlix-how-lady-glencora-went-to-lady-monk-s-party)

Arrives at the party alone, feeling slighted by Lady Glencora's avoidance.

### [How Lady Glencora Came Back from Lady Monk's Party](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/l-how-lady-glencora-came-back-from-lady-monk-s-party)

Acts as duenna, watches Lady Glencora with alarm, and leaves to inform Mr. Palliser of the situation.

### [The Pallisers at Breakfast](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/can_you_forgive_her_se/chapters/lviii-the-pallisers-at-breakfast)

Followed Mr. Palliser to his house after the party to report Glencora's behavior with Burgo. Glencora declares she will never see her again.

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