# Fanny Robarts — Framley Parsonage character guide > Fanny Robarts in Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Fanny, Mrs. Robarts, Dear Fanny **First appearance:** 0001-ii-the-framley-set-and-the-chaldicotes-set ## Snapshot Mark's wife, a woman of modest fortune and steady judgment who keeps the parsonage running while her husband's ambitions pull him toward riskier company. ## Who they are Fanny Monsell came to the vicarage with a few thousand pounds, enough to furnish it in proper clerical comfort and insure her husband's life, and she has been its practical anchor ever since. She is the sister-in-law Lucy confides in, the wife who sees Mark's weaknesses more clearly than she will admit, and the woman whose quiet competence Lady Lufton's grander schemes tend to overlook. As Mark's obligations multiply, Fanny's steadiness becomes the measure of what he stands to lose. ## Relationships ### [Lucy Robarts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lucy_robarts) _family_ Sisters-in-law, with Fanny acting as a protective and supportive elder sister figure to Lucy. ### [Lady Lufton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lady_lufton) _friendship_ Close friends and confidantes, with Fanny often mediating between Lady Lufton and the younger generation. ### [Mark Robarts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/mark_robarts) _family_ Husband and wife, with Fanny enduring Mark's poor decisions while remaining loyal and anxious for his redemption. ### [Lord Lufton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lord_lufton) _friendship_ Fanny acts as a trusted advisor and friend to Lord Lufton, supporting his romance with Lucy. ### [Nathaniel Sowerby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/nathaniel_sowerby) _rivalry_ Fanny views Sowerby as a dangerous influence on her husband and actively opposes his manipulations. ### [Griselda Grantly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/griselda_grantly) _social_ Fanny is polite but distant toward Griselda, recognizing her coldness and lack of genuine warmth. ### [Lucy Robarts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lucy_robarts) _family_ Sisters-in-law, with Fanny acting as a protective and supportive elder sister figure to Lucy. ### [Lucy Robarts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lucy_robarts) _family_ Sisters-in-law, with Fanny acting as a protective and supportive elder sister figure to Lucy. ### [Lady Lufton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lady_lufton) _friendship_ Close friends and confidantes, with Fanny often mediating between Lady Lufton and the younger generation. ### [Lord Lufton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lord_lufton) _friendship_ Fanny acts as a trusted advisor and friend to Lord Lufton, supporting his romance with Lucy. ### [Lady Lufton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/lady_lufton) _friendship_ Close friends and confidantes, with Fanny often mediating between Lady Lufton and the younger generation. ### [Mark Robarts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/mark_robarts) _family_ Husband and wife, with Fanny enduring Mark's poor decisions while remaining loyal and anxious for his redemption. ## In the story ### [Omnes Omnia Bona Dicere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/i-omnes-omnia-bona-dicere) Formerly Fanny Monsell, Mark's wife, described as a pleasant and suitable partner for a clergyman. ### [The Framley Set, and the Chaldicotes Set](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/ii-the-framley-set-and-the-chaldicotes-set) Fanny is anxious about Lady Lufton's reaction to Mark's absence. She defends Mark to Lady Lufton, showing her loyalty as a wife. ### [A Matter of Conscience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/iv-a-matter-of-conscience) The recipient of Mark's letter; he anticipates her sorrow and seeks her help in managing Lady Lufton's reaction. ### [Amantium Irae Amoris Integratio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/v-amantium-irae-amoris-integratio) Defends her husband Mark against Lady Lufton's accusations, leading to a heated quarrel. ### [Gatherum Castle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/viii-gatherum-castle) Sends Mark a letter with ten pounds; reports that Lady Lufton has accepted Mark's visit to Gatherum Castle; reminds Mark of his dinner engagement at Framley Court. ### [The Vicar's Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/ix-the-vicar-s-return) Welcomes Mark home warmly, recounts her reconciliation with Lady Lufton, and shows loyalty and affection. ### [X: Lucy Robarts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/x-lucy-robarts) Demonstrative and warm, disappointed that Lucy does not open up to her immediately; tries to throw Lucy and Lady Lufton together during the visit. ### [XI: Griselda Grantly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xi-griselda-grantly) Fanny introduces Lucy to Lord Lufton and later goes to see Lady Lufton, leaving Lucy to walk home with Lord Lufton. ### [Delicate Hints](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xiii-delicate-hints) Listens to Lady Lufton's concerns and agrees to speak to Lucy, though she does not fully agree with the need for interference. ### [Lady Lufton's Ambassador](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xv-lady-lufton-s-ambassador) Present at breakfast when Mr. Crawley arrives; assists in making him welcome. ### [Mrs. Podgens' Baby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xvi-mrs-podgens-baby) Fanny is mentioned as being at Framley Court with Lady Lufton, preparing lists of poor people for Lady Lufton's absence, which allows Lord Lufton to find Lucy alone at the parsonage. ### [The New Minister's Patronage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xviii-the-new-minister-s-patronage) Shown the letter by Mark; she expresses distrust of Sowerby but does not dissuade Mark from seeking the stall. ### [Why Puck, the Pony, Was Beaten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxi-why-puck-the-pony-was-beaten) Fanny accompanies Lucy to Hogglestock and initiates the conversation about Lord Lufton's potential marriage to Griselda Grantly, observing Lucy's reactions. ### [Hogglestock Parsonage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxii-hogglestock-parsonage) Accompanies Lucy, engages in nursery talk with Mrs. Crawley, and brings provisions from Framley Parsonage. ### [Impulsive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxvi-impulsive) Listens to Lucy's confession, promises secrecy, and is concerned about the implications for their relationship with Lady Lufton. ### [Dr. Thorne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxviii-dr-thorne) Referred to as Mrs. Gresham; she is Dr. Thorne's niece, facilitates his visit, and contemplates a marriage between him and Miss Dunstable. ### [Salmon Fishing in Norway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxxi-salmon-fishing-in-norway) Supports Lucy's choice and argues for justice over deference to Lady Lufton. ### [Consolation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxxiii-consolation) Cheerfully shares Mark's burden, proposes selling horses and carriage, and thanks him for his promise. ### [Lady Lufton Is Taken by Surprise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxxiv-lady-lufton-is-taken-by-surprise) Discusses the proposal with Mark and later considers going to help Mrs. Crawley. ### [The Story of King Cophetua](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxxv-the-story-of-king-cophetua) Receives Lucy upon her return, discusses the Crawley situation, and later comforts Lucy after her emotional breakdown. ### [Is There Cause or Just Impediment?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xxxviii-is-there-cause-or-just-impediment) As Mrs. Gresham, she attempts to arrange a marriage between her uncle Dr. Thorne and Miss Dunstable, but struggles with her own courage and the fear of being misunderstood. ### [Don Quixote](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xli-don-quixote) Conceals the writ from Lady Lufton and defends Lucy's character during a tense conversation. ### [Touching Pitch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xlii-touching-pitch) Mark shows her his reply to Sowerby and comforts him during his distress. ### [XLIV: The Philistines at the Parsonage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xliv-the-philistines-at-the-parsonage) Fanny is present, tearful and defending her husband by blaming Sowerby. She follows Lord Lufton to the drawing-room and later goes to counter-order the nursery preparations. ### [Lady Lufton's Request](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xlvi-lady-lufton-s-request) Fanny writes a long letter to Lucy detailing Lady Lufton's warm behavior and the family's joy at the engagement. ### [Nemesis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xlvii-nemesis) Deeply distressed by the article but eventually recovers as social life returns to normal. ### [How They Were All Married, Had Two Children, and Lived Happy Ever After](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/chapters/xlviii-how-they-were-all-married-had-two-children-and-lived-happy-ever-after) Mrs. Robarts leaves the room during Lord Lufton's visits, facilitating his private conversations with Lucy. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters/fanny_robarts - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/framley_parsonage_se/characters