Man and Wife · Character

Mrs. Glenarm

A beautiful, wealthy widow surrounded by admirers, Mrs. Glenarm is the prize Geoffrey Delamayn is courting — and the woman most exposed to his lies.

supporting

First appearance: xv geoffrey in the marriage market

As a supporting figure in Man and Wife, Mrs. Glenarm is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as the guest Geoffrey chooses to meet instead of keeping his promise to Anne.

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Mrs. Glenarm moves through society as a small fortune wrapped in silk and lace, courted by men who calculate her worth before they compliment her wit. She has a direct interest in knowing whether another woman holds a prior claim on Geoffrey, and that question makes her both a rival and a potential ally to Anne. Her vanity and her vulnerability pull her toward the same trap Anne barely escaped, and her choices test how far the novel's men will go to secure a rich wife.

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Romantic
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Central marriage plot characters
Background servants and family
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Geoffrey Delamayn
romantic · negative
Geoffrey pursues Mrs. How this plays out →
Anne Silvester
rivalry · negative
Geoffrey Delamayn
romantic · negative
Geoffrey pursues Mrs. How this plays out →
Anne Silvester
rivalry · negative
Geoffrey Delamayn
romantic · negative
Geoffrey pursues Mrs. How this plays out →
Anne Silvester
rivalry · negative

Geoffrey Delamayn
Geoffrey pursues Mrs. Glenarm as a wealthy romantic prospect, using her for social and financial gain.
Anne Silvester
Anne and Mrs. Glenarm are romantic rivals for Geoffrey's attention, though Anne is his secret wife.
Geoffrey Delamayn
Geoffrey pursues Mrs. Glenarm as a wealthy romantic prospect, using her for social and financial gain.
Anne Silvester
Anne and Mrs. Glenarm are romantic rivals for Geoffrey's attention, though Anne is his secret wife.
Geoffrey Delamayn
Geoffrey pursues Mrs. Glenarm as a wealthy romantic prospect, using her for social and financial gain.
Anne Silvester
Anne and Mrs. Glenarm are romantic rivals for Geoffrey's attention, though Anne is his secret wife.

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In the story

Mrs. Glenarm appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XX: Touching It
Mentioned as the guest Geoffrey chooses to meet instead of keeping his promise to Anne.
XXXI: Seeds of the Future (First Sowing)
Mrs. Glenarm is infatuated with Geoffrey, but frustrated by his indifference. She attempts to lure him from his training, but he remains unmoved, leading to her jealousy and emotional turmoil.
Seeds of the Future (Second Sowing)
Also absent from the party; Lady Lundie speculates she may be with Geoffrey, hinting at a match.
Seeds of the Future (Third Sowing)
The wealthy widow whom Bishopriggs targets; she is Geoffrey's intended bride.
XXXVIII: The News from Glasgow
Her upcoming marriage to Geoffrey Delamayn is reported; she receives an anonymous letter warning her of Geoffrey's prior involvement with another woman, and is the target of an extortion attempt involving those letters.
XXXIX: Anne Wins a Victory
The wealthy woman to whom Bishopriggs attempted to sell Anne's letter; mentioned as the target of the extortion scheme.
Julius Makes Mischief
Engages in a heated argument with Anne, refuses to believe her claims, and threatens to go to London to warn Geoffrey.
Lady Lundie Does Her Duty
Visits Lady Lundie, reveals Geoffrey Delamayn's confession about Anne Silvester and her own engagement to Geoffrey.

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