Lady Rose’s Daughter · Character
Duke of Chudleigh
A high-ranking nobleman, part of the social elite.
minor
Also known as Chudleigh, The Duke, Duke
First appearance: i
Duke of Chudleigh's tie to Julie Le Breton is one of the pressures that moves Lady Rose’s Daughter—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Angry about the situation, disapproves of Julie, but eventually offers her the use of a house.
Duke of Chudleigh first appears in 0000 i.
With Julie Le Breton (psychological): The Duke is fascinated by Julie and suspects her true identity, but he is also wary of her influence over his wife and household. With Duchess of Chudleigh (family): The Duchess and Duke are married, but their relationship is cold and formal, with the Duchess dominating and the Duke resentful. With Lady Henry Delafield (social): The Duke and Lady Henry are polite acquaintances, but they have no real connection beyond their social circle.
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Central Aristocratic Circle
- Supporting Household & Society
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Julie Le Breton
psychological · ambivalent
The Duke is fascinated by Julie and suspects her true identity, but he is also wary of… How this plays out →
- Duchess of Chudleigh
family · negative
- Lady Henry Delafield
social · ambivalent
- Julie Le Breton
psychological · ambivalent
The Duke is fascinated by Julie and suspects her true identity, but he is also wary of… How this plays out →
- Lady Henry Delafield
social · ambivalent
- Julie Le Breton
psychological · ambivalent
The Duke is fascinated by Julie and suspects her true identity, but he is also wary of… How this plays out →
- Duchess of Chudleigh
family · negative
- Duchess of Chudleigh
family · negative
- Lady Henry Delafield
social · ambivalent
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