# Lady Francis Beekman — Gentlemen Prefer Blondes character guide

> Lady Francis Beekman in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Anita Loos.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-iii-london-is-really-nothing

## Who they are

A titled Englishwoman who hosts social events.

## Relationships

### [Dorothy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/dorothy)

_social_

Dorothy and Lady Francis Beekman are frequent social companions, likely navigating high society together.

### [Papa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/papa)

_social_

Lady Francis Beekman and Papa are social contacts, likely through family or high society events.

### [Sir Francis Beekman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/sir_francis_beekman)

_family_

Lady Francis Beekman and Sir Francis Beekman are married, forming a noble couple.

### [Dorothy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/characters/dorothy)

_social_

Dorothy and Lady Francis Beekman are frequent social companions, likely navigating high society together.

## In the story

### [IV: Paris Is Devine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gentlemen_prefer_blondes_se/chapters/iv-paris-is-devine)

The target of Lorelei's scheme; Lorelei plans to deceive her with an imitation diamond tiara to teach her a lesson.

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