# Maxine Merrick — Magnificent Obsession character guide

> Maxine Merrick in Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C. Douglas.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Maxine Merrick, Maxine

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Bobby's mother, a socialite concerned with family reputation.

## Relationships

### [Bobby Merrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnificent_obsession_se/characters/bobby_merrick)

_family_

Maxine is Bobby's mother, a nurturing presence who worries about his choices.

### [Bobby Merrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnificent_obsession_se/characters/bobby_merrick)

_family_

Maxine is Bobby's mother, a nurturing presence who worries about his choices.

## In the story

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

Bobby's neurotic mother, a pianist obsessed with self-improvement and quack therapies, who showed little affection for her son.

### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnificent_obsession_se/chapters/xix)

Hosts a party in Paris for Bobby; is upset when he abruptly leaves after hearing about the accident.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/magnificent_obsession_se/chapters/xxii)

Bobby visits her briefly in Paris and secures her forgiveness with a promise to return at Christmas.

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