# Lady Lundie — Man and Wife character guide > Lady Lundie in Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Dear Lady Lundie **First appearance:** 0001-prologue-the-irish-marriage ## Snapshot Sir Patrick's conventional sister-in-law, a widow whose rigid propriety masks a will of iron. ## Who they are Lady Lundie returns from India after years abroad, bringing with her the strict moral codes of colonial society and a determination to manage her stepdaughter Blanche's future. Her sense of propriety is absolute, and she regards any irregularity—especially in matters of marriage—as a personal affront. Her interference raises the stakes for everyone caught in the Delamayn scandal. ## Relationships ### [Mr. Vanborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_vanborough) _family_ Lady Lundie is the sister of Mr. Vanborough, and their relationship is strained by past family conflicts. ### [Geoffrey Delamayn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/geoffrey_delamayn) _social_ Geoffrey and Lady Lundie are social acquaintances, with Lady Lundie disapproving of his character. ### [Sir Patrick Lundie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/sir_patrick_lundie) _family_ Lady Lundie is Sir Patrick's sister-in-law, and they have a contentious, often antagonistic relationship. ### [Sir Patrick Lundie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/sir_patrick_lundie) _family_ Lady Lundie is Sir Patrick's sister-in-law, and they have a contentious, often antagonistic relationship. ### [Sir Patrick Lundie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/sir_patrick_lundie) _family_ Lady Lundie is Sir Patrick's sister-in-law, and they have a contentious, often antagonistic relationship. ### [Mr. Vanborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_vanborough) _family_ Lady Lundie is the sister of Mr. Vanborough, and their relationship is strained by past family conflicts. ### [Mr. Vanborough](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/mr_vanborough) _family_ Lady Lundie is the sister of Mr. Vanborough, and their relationship is strained by past family conflicts. ### [Geoffrey Delamayn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/geoffrey_delamayn) _social_ Geoffrey and Lady Lundie are social acquaintances, with Lady Lundie disapproving of his character. ### [Geoffrey Delamayn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/geoffrey_delamayn) _social_ Geoffrey and Lady Lundie are social acquaintances, with Lady Lundie disapproving of his character. ## In the story ### [The March of Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ii-the-march-of-time) Fulfills her pledge to Anne's mother, raises Anne and Blanche, but dies at sea after a voyage for her health. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/v) The faithful friend who nurses Mrs. Silvester in her final illness and vows to raise Anne Silvester as her own child. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/viii) Failing in health, she reluctantly leaves for India with Sir Thomas, but privately confides her fear that she will not return and asks Anne to be a sister to Blanche. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ix) Dies on the voyage and is buried at sea, fulfilling her forebodings. ### [The Guests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ii-the-guests) The hostess, who insists Anne play and chooses Sir Patrick for her side to ingratiate herself. ### [The Plan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/v-the-plan) Mentioned as the hostess who has invited Geoffrey to stay; her voice is heard approaching at the end. ### [The Suitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/vi-the-suitor) Confronts Anne about her illness and behavior, expressing suspicion and hostility; tries to enlist Sir Patrick's support against the governess. ### [VIII: The Scandal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/viii-the-scandal) Vindictively interrogates servants about Anne's departure, determined to expose her secrets in the name of duty. ### [XI: Sir Patrick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xi-sir-patrick) Sends a message severing intercourse with Anne and declining to act as reference. ### [Fourth Scene: Windygates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/fourth-scene-windygates) Oversees the household at Windygates, reacting to the scandal. ### [Nearer Still](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xviii-nearer-still) Briefly appears, inviting Blanche to help with dinner invitations; remains hostile to Anne. ### [Close on It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xix-close-on-it) Sends Blanche to Sir Patrick with the dinner guest list. ### [XXI: Done!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxi-done) Dismisses Hester Dethridge's complaints as insolence; insists she must work or leave service. ### [XXII: Gone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxii-gone) Presides at luncheon, offers Sir Patrick her cake, and is unaware of the events in the library. ### [Traced](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxiii-traced) Irritated by the guests' lack of interest in her planned antiquarian excursion; makes sarcastic remarks but eventually organizes the outing. ### [Dropped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxvi-dropped) Blanche's stepmother, whose consent must be sought for the marriage; Sir Patrick anticipates difficulty with her. ### [XXVII: Outwitted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxvii-outwitted) Found immersed in domestic duties; initially resistant to discussing Blanche or Anne, but is outwitted by Sir Patrick into consenting to the early marriage. ### [XXVIII: Stifled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxviii-stifled) In oppressively good spirits at dinner, praising the Delamayns and their upcoming garden-party. ### [XXXI: Seeds of the Future (First Sowing)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxxi-seeds-of-the-future-first-sowing) Lady Lundie accompanies the party to Swanhaven Lodge. She discusses the wedding arrangements with Mrs. Delamayn, expressing frustration at Blanche's demands but feeling duty-bound to attend. ### [Seeds of the Future (Second Sowing)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxxii-seeds-of-the-future-second-sowing) Persistently questions Mrs. Delamayn about Geoffrey and Mrs. Glenarm's absence, hinting at a marriage, and displays heavy playfulness. ### [XXXIV: The Night Before](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-night-before) Present at Ham Farm, she insists on propriety (e.g., Arnold sleeping at the inn) and mentions the rumor that Geoffrey Delamayn is to marry Mrs. Glenarm. ### [XXXVI: The Truth at Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-truth-at-last) Intercepts Anne's letter to Arnold at Windygates and urges Sir Patrick to open it, citing moral concern for Arnold. ### [Lady Lundie Does Her Duty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xli-lady-lundie-does-her-duty) Feigns illness and receives Mrs. Glenarm; learns of Anne Silvester's alleged secret marriage to Arnold Brinkworth and resolves to uncover the truth. ### [XLII: The Smoking-Room Window](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xlii-the-smoking-room-window) Lady Lundie orchestrates the revelation, calmly and methodically forcing Blanche to face the truth. She uses the smoking-room window as a stage to expose Arnold's secret. ### [XLIII: The Explosion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/xliii-the-explosion) Reveals the secret to Blanche and takes her under protection in London, writing a defiant letter to Sir Patrick. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/i) Visits Holchester House, inquires about the family, and reports on her visit to Hester Dethridge at the asylum. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/chapters/ii) Visits Holchester House, learns of Sir Patrick's marriage to Anne Silvester, and is shocked by her social displacement. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters/lady_lundie - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/man_and_wife_se/characters