# Lady Cathcart — Castle Rackrent character guide

> Lady Cathcart in Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-castle-rackrent

## Who they are

A wealthy widow imprisoned by Sir Kit for refusing to give him her fortune.

## Relationships

### [Colonel McGuire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/castle_rackrent_se/characters/colonel_mcguire)

_romantic_

Colonel McGuire is a suitor to Lady Cathcart, but his pursuit is driven by her wealth, leading to a manipulative and ultimately failed courtship.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/castle_rackrent_se/chapters/endnotes)

Her story of imprisonment by Colonel McGuire and her eventual release is detailed.

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