Man and Wife · Character
Lady Jane Parnell
A gossipy society lady who spreads rumors.
minor
Also known as Lady Jane
First appearance: xv geoffrey in the marriage market
Lady Jane Parnell shows up with force in The Villa at Hampstead. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Visits the villa, believing Mr.
Lady Jane Parnell first appears in 0031 xv geoffrey in the marriage market.
In The Villa at Hampstead: Visits the villa, believing Mr. Vanborough is single, and is shocked to discover the truth.
Later, in Chapter IV: Visits the Hampstead house and later confronts Mr. Vanborough; believes him to be single.
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See Lady Jane Parnell in xv geoffrey in the marriage market