Myra Deyre

Vernon Deyre

Myra is Vernon's mother, a loving but conventional woman who struggles to understand her son's artistic nature.

Vernon Deyre

Myra is Vernon's mother, a loving but conventional woman who struggles to understand her son's artistic nature.

Vernon Deyre

Myra is Vernon's mother, a loving but conventional woman who struggles to understand her son's artistic nature.

Book I: Abbots Puissants

Vernon's aunt, who takes on a maternal role after his mother's death and is a stabilizing presence in his childhood.

V

Vernon's mother, who visits the nursery and expresses affection in ways Vernon finds uncomfortable.

VI

Vernon's mother, seen against a sunset, appears magnificent and beautiful to him for the first time.

I

Vernon's mother, shut in her room and crying.

III

Vernon's mother appears in the doorway with swollen eyes, crying theatrically, and demands Vernon swear never to forsake her after her husband leaves.

II

Vernon's mother, who dismisses his musical sensitivity and insists he is unmusical, contrasting with her own childhood piano skills.

III

Referred to as Mummy; Vernon sees her as both a princess and the one who laughs at him.

II

Bursts into the room in a dramatic, emotional state, weeping and clinging to Vernon, but is led away by her husband after upsetting the child.

III

Vernon's mother; jealous of Nurse Frances; argues with Dr. Coles and Nurse Frances about Vernon's care.

IV

Vernon's mother, whose jealousy and insecurity lead to a violent outburst against Nurse Frances.

I

Vernon's mother, who is jealous of Nina and makes awkward scenes when Nina visits.

II

Angrily condemns Aunt Nina as a 'Bad Lot' and threatens to leave if Nina visits.

I

Engages in emotional scenes with Walter, emerges refreshed from them, and pours out her grievances to Uncle Sydney, seeing herself as a forgiving angel.

III

Vernon's mother, who speaks sentimentally of heroes and causes tension with her husband.

IV

Scandalized by Walter's casual goodbye to Vernon, she inwardly vows Vernon will not become like his father.

I

Myra sends Vernon off with emotional intensity, caught up in her role as a soldier's wife and mother.

II

Welcomes Vernon with demonstrative affection and informs him that Josephine has come to live with them.

III

Vernon's mother, who finds Joe perplexing but is seen as beautiful yet somewhat stupid by Joe.

IV

Myra is fond of Nell and hosts the lunch where the Deerfields sale is discussed.

VI

Reproaches Vernon for being rough and expresses dislike for Mrs. Vereker.

II

Reluctantly allows the visit, hoping to avoid real intimacy with the Levinnes.

III

Grief-stricken but romanticizes her marriage; insists on paying Walter's debts.

IV

Referenced as the mother who wants to move to a house like Uncle Sydney's.

I

Vernon's mother, now stout and grey, preoccupied with her health and domestic gossip, content in her new home.

II

Admires her brother Sydney, romanticizes her marriage to Walter, and refuses to accept Vernon's claim that Walter was a brute.

III

Included among the happy, united family members.

I

Vernon's mother, who has bought the freehold of Carey Lodge and is settled there.

II

Whispers mysteriously with friends, pushes Vernon to entertain Enid, and arranges a talk with Uncle Sydney.

IV

Writes a worried letter to Joe about Vernon's relationship with an older opera singer.

I

Visited Jane to beg her to give up Vernon, accusing her of ruining his life.

I

Mentioned by Joe as someone who cannot understand her choices.

II

Vernon's mother; greets him with 'glad proud tears' and trots him around to see the Bents during his flying visit to Birmingham.

I

Vernon's mother, draped in heavy crape, weeping copiously and wallowing in her bereavement.

VI

Angry about Nell's engagement, writes abusive letters.