# Sir Wilfrid Bury — Lady Rose’s Daughter character guide

> Sir Wilfrid Bury in Lady Rose’s Daughter by Mary Augusta Ward.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Wilfrid, Bury, Freddie

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A prominent politician and Julie's father, whose career and reputation are deeply affected by her actions.

## Relationships

### [Lady Henry Delafield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/lady_henry_delafield)

_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)

_psychological_

Julie is secretly manipulating Sir Wilfrid to advance her own social standing, while he is unaware of her true motives.

### [Duchess of Chudleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/duchess_of_chudleigh)

_social_

The Duchess and Sir Wilfrid share a superficial social acquaintance, with the Duchess trying to use him for her own ends.

### [Jacob Delafield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/jacob_delafield)

_friendship_

Jacob and Sir Wilfrid are friendly acquaintances, but Jacob is unaware of Sir Wilfrid's involvement with Julie.

### [Lady Henry Delafield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/lady_henry_delafield)

_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)

_psychological_

Julie is secretly manipulating Sir Wilfrid to advance her own social standing, while he is unaware of her true motives.

### [Duchess of Chudleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/duchess_of_chudleigh)

_social_

The Duchess and Sir Wilfrid share a superficial social acquaintance, with the Duchess trying to use him for her own ends.

### [Lady Henry Delafield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/lady_henry_delafield)

_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)

_friendship_

Jacob and Sir Wilfrid are friendly acquaintances, but Jacob is unaware of Sir Wilfrid's involvement with Julie.

### [Julie Le Breton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/julie_le_breton)

_psychological_

Julie is secretly manipulating Sir Wilfrid to advance her own social standing, while he is unaware of her true motives.

### [Duchess of Chudleigh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/duchess_of_chudleigh)

_social_

The Duchess and Sir Wilfrid share a superficial social acquaintance, with the Duchess trying to use him for her own ends.

### [Jacob Delafield](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/characters/jacob_delafield)

_friendship_

Jacob and Sir Wilfrid are friendly acquaintances, but Jacob is unaware of Sir Wilfrid's involvement with Julie.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/i)

Returns to London after five years abroad; observes Julie Le Breton with keen interest and later recognizes her lineage.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/ii)

Listens to Lady Henry's story, recalls his past encounter with Marriott Dalrymple and Lady Rose, and learns of Julie's parentage.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/iii)

Observes the conflict between Lady Henry and Julie, and agrees to escort Julie back to Bruton Street.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/iv)

Listens to Julie's grievances, offers fatherly advice, and later discusses her influence with Montresor, while also observing Lord Lackington's reaction to Bruges.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/v)

Engages in conversation with Delafield, probing his feelings for Julie and observing her reactions at Lady Henry's.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/vi)

Observes Julie's feelings for Warkworth, attempts to mediate between Lady Henry and Julie, and learns of Julie's parentage.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/vii)

Observes Julie and Warkworth together, questions Julie about the biography, and wonders if she is an adventuress.

### [Chapter XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xii)

Observes the scene with detached curiosity, studying Delafield and Meredith, and reflects on Julie's acting and influence.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xiii)

He is mentioned as having spoken to Delafield about Warkworth's relations with Julie, and he shares a similar protective stance toward her.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lady_rose_s_daughter_se/chapters/xvii)

Attends Julie's party, gives Warkworth a message for Egypt, and later discusses Julie's situation with Montresor.

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