# Lady Henry Delafield — Lady Rose’s Daughter character guide > Lady Henry Delafield in Lady Rose’s Daughter by Mary Augusta Ward. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Lady Henry, Henry Delafield, Poor Lady Henry **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Who they are A society matron whose life is intertwined with the Delafield family and Julie's schemes. ## Relationships ### [Julie Le Breton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/julie_le_breton) _professional_ Julie serves as Lady Henry's paid companion, but their relationship is fraught with dependence, resentment, and hidden manipulation. ### [Sir Wilfrid Bury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/sir_wilfrid_bury) _romantic_ Lady Henry is infatuated with Sir Wilfrid, but he is indifferent to her, and she uses her position to try to win his attention. ### [Jacob Delafield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/jacob_delafield) _family_ Jacob is Lady Henry's nephew, and he is loyal to her despite her coldness and manipulative nature. ### [Duchess of Chudleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/duchess_of_chudleigh) _rivalry_ The Duchess and Lady Henry are social rivals, each trying to outmaneuver the other for influence and status. ### [Mr. Montresor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/mr_montresor) _professional_ Mr. Montresor is Lady Henry's lawyer, and she relies on him for legal and financial matters, but she treats him with condescension. ### [Duke of Chudleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/duke_of_chudleigh) _social_ The Duke and Lady Henry are polite acquaintances, but they have no real connection beyond their social circle. ### [Sir Wilfrid Bury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/sir_wilfrid_bury) _romantic_ Lady Henry is infatuated with Sir Wilfrid, but he is indifferent to her, and she uses her position to try to win his attention. ### [Julie Le Breton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/julie_le_breton) _professional_ Julie serves as Lady Henry's paid companion, but their relationship is fraught with dependence, resentment, and hidden manipulation. ### [Duchess of Chudleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/duchess_of_chudleigh) _rivalry_ The Duchess and Lady Henry are social rivals, each trying to outmaneuver the other for influence and status. ### [Julie Le Breton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/julie_le_breton) _professional_ Julie serves as Lady Henry's paid companion, but their relationship is fraught with dependence, resentment, and hidden manipulation. ### [Sir Wilfrid Bury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/sir_wilfrid_bury) _romantic_ Lady Henry is infatuated with Sir Wilfrid, but he is indifferent to her, and she uses her position to try to win his attention. ### [Duke of Chudleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/duke_of_chudleigh) _social_ The Duke and Lady Henry are polite acquaintances, but they have no real connection beyond their social circle. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/i) The hostess, physically helpless but mentally sharp; greets Sir Wilfrid warmly and hints at Julie's background. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/ii) Reveals Julie's secret origins and her own jealousy and sense of betrayal, fearing Julie's influence over Jacob Delafield. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/iii) Her jealousy and mistreatment of Julie are the central topic of discussion. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/iv) Her jealousy and controlling behavior toward Julie are the subject of conversation, and her story about Lady Rose is recalled. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/v) Hosts a Sunday gathering, appears in better health, and engages in lively political discussion. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/vi) Expresses jealousy and anger towards Julie, confronts her about the bazaar and family secret, and decides to dismiss her. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/viii) Ill in bed, but still exercises control over Julie; signs letters and demands to be read to. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/ix) Angry and betrayed, she confronts Julie and dismisses her, refusing help despite her frailty. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/x) Her letter is the cause of the Duke's anger; her salon is breaking up. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xi) Mentioned as the source of Julie's recent troubles; Julie wonders who is writing her letters now. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xiii) Her jealousy of Julie is referenced as a source of Julie's suffering, which Delafield observes and is pained by. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xvi) Mentioned as being in Torquay and in a bad temper; her actions have led to social consequences for Julie. ### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xviii) Referenced as the source of societal opposition to Julie, with Julie noting that society sides with Lady Henry. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/lady_henry_delafield - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters