# Lady Jane Parnell — Man and Wife character guide

> Lady Jane Parnell in Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lady Jane

**First appearance:** 0031-xv-geoffrey-in-the-marriage-market

## Who they are

A gossipy society lady who spreads rumors.

## In the story

### [The Villa at Hampstead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/i-the-villa-at-hampstead)

Visits the villa, believing Mr. Vanborough is single, and is shocked to discover the truth.

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

Visits the Hampstead house and later confronts Mr. Vanborough; believes him to be single.

### [The March of Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ii-the-march-of-time)

Marries Mr. Vanborough and helps advance his social and political career.

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

Becomes Vanborough's second wife and aids his social advancement.

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