# Mr. Harcourt Talboys — Lady Audley’s Secret character guide

> Mr. Harcourt Talboys in Lady Audley’s Secret by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Talboys, Harcourt Talboys, Mr. Harcourt - Talboys

**First appearance:** 0021-xxii-coming-to-a-standstill

## Who they are

George Talboys's stern and unforgiving father.

## Relationships

### [Robert Audley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/robert_audley)

_rivalry_

Harcourt Talboys, George's stern father, initially obstructs Robert's investigation out of pride and disbelief.

### [Robert Audley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/robert_audley)

_rivalry_

Harcourt Talboys, George's stern father, initially obstructs Robert's investigation out of pride and disbelief.

### [Robert Audley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/characters/robert_audley)

_rivalry_

Harcourt Talboys, George's stern father, initially obstructs Robert's investigation out of pride and disbelief.

## In the story

### [Mrs. Plowson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/xx-mrs-plowson)

George's father; Robert recalls his cold, dismissive letter and plans to visit him in Dorsetshire.

### [Coming to a Standstill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/xxii-coming-to-a-standstill)

Refuses to believe George is dead, insisting his disappearance is a conspiracy to manipulate him; displays cold vanity and obstinacy.

### [Clara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/xxiii-clara)

Mentioned as Clara's father, whose stoicism and strictness suppressed her natural feelings.

### [XL: Restored](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_audley_s_secret_se/chapters/xl-restored)

Relieved to learn his son George is alive, expresses wish to punish Lady Audley, and hosts Robert at his home.

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