# Mrs. Vereker — Giant’s Bread character guide

> Mrs. Vereker in Giant’s Bread by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** III Mrs. Vereker

**First appearance:** 0045-i

## Who they are

Nell's mother, a figure in the social circle.

## In the story

### [Book II: Nell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/book-ii-nell)

Nell's mother, who visits the convent and discusses Nell's future.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/i)

Mrs. Vereker is a hard, battling woman who browbeats creditors to maintain appearances. She warns Nell against falling for Vernon Deyre, recalling her own disastrous marriage for love.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/ii)

Mrs. Vereker is present at the dinner party and later on the lawn, where she is 'distinctly nasty' to Vernon when he leaves.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/iii)

Mrs. Vereker angrily confronts Nell but later feels satisfied that the incident may prod George Chetwynd.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/i)

Nell's mother is mentioned as having scathing words about the relationship, though she later becomes pleasant and says nothing more.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the mother who must be told about the engagement; Nell fears her reaction.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/iii)

Clever and manipulative, she uses reason and financial logic to delay Vernon's proposal without outright forbidding it.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/i)

Hard, imperious, and loving; dismisses Nell's love affair as foolish and sentimental nonsense.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/ii)

Arranges Nell's visit to Amelie King.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/iii)

Hosts the dinner; tactfully leaves Vernon and Nell alone after his late arrival.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/i)

Nell's mother, elegant and aloof, offers coldly practical advice and hints at future possibilities.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/iii)

Mrs. Vereker cares for Nell in her London flat, supports them through bridge winnings, and helps Nell manage her debts.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/iv)

Nell's mother; comments that George Chetwynd likely paid less because he was once in love with Nell.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/giant_s_bread_se/chapters/v)

Accompanies Nell to Abbots Puissants, insists on returning to town.

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