# Miss Kendal — Mary Olivier: A Life character guide

> Miss Kendal in Mary Olivier: A Life by May Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-book-ii-childhood-1869-1875

## Who they are

A teacher who has a brief but notable influence on Mary.

## In the story

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mary_olivier_a_life_se/chapters/chapter-xx)

Miss Kendal hosts Mary and Mamma, revealing her past through a portrait and displaying a stiff yet welcoming manner.

### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mary_olivier_a_life_se/chapters/chapter-xxix)

Miss Kendal arranges the trip to Durlingham to see Professor Lee Ramsden, showing her kindness and loyalty to Mary, even though the visit ends in disappointment.

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