# Miss Martha Vernon — Hester character guide

> Miss Martha Vernon in Hester by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Martha, Miss Martha

**First appearance:** 0002-i-vernon-s

## Who they are

A Vernon family member.

## In the story

### [VI: Neighbours and Relations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hester_se/chapters/vi-neighbours-and-relations)

The other sister, accompanying Matilda, sharing in the disparagement of Catherine.

### [Christmas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hester_se/chapters/xxix-christmas)

Miss Martha echoes her sister Matilda's gossip about the Merridews, contributing to the family's critical chatter during the carriage ride home.

### [A Discovery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hester_se/chapters/xxxv-a-discovery)

Accompanies her sister in meeting Catherine and alludes to rumors.

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