# Mrs. Ruggles — David Harum character guide

> Mrs. Ruggles in David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Edward Ruggles, William Ruggles, Mrs. William Ruggles, Mr. Ruggles, Mrs. Edward Ruggles—the

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A married woman, part of the Ruggles family.

## In the story

### [XLV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xlv)

A middle-aged woman of distinguished appearance, traveling with her husband and Mary Blake.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xlvi)

Mary is referred to as Mrs. Edward Ruggles throughout the chapter, indicating her married name and status.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xlvii)

Accompanies Mary Blake at the Villa Violante; is taciturn during the drive and breakfast.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xlvii)

Appears anxious about a cable dispatch; discusses timing with Mr. Hartleigh.

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