Moonfleet · Character

Grace Maskew

The magistrate's daughter, tawny-haired and quietly steadfast, whose loyalty to John survives her father's cruelty and the village's contempt for her name.

supporting

Also known as Gracie, old Maskew, Maskew, Only Grace, Grace

First appearance: i in moonfleet village

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With Elzevir Block (family): Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death and Elzevir's grief. With Reverend Mr. Glennie (social): Grace is a student of Reverend Glennie, who…

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18 connections

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Relationship types

Family
Social
Professional
Romantic
Other

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Core Characters
Protagonist
Legal Authorities

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Elzevir Block
family · ambivalent
Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death… How this plays out →
Reverend Mr. Glennie
social · positive
Mr. Bailiff
professional · negative
John Trenchard
romantic · positive
Elzevir Block
family · ambivalent
Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death… How this plays out →
Mr. Bailiff
professional · negative
John Trenchard
romantic · positive
Reverend Mr. Glennie
social · positive
Mr. Bailiff
professional · negative
Elzevir Block
family · ambivalent
Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death… How this plays out →

Elzevir Block
Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death and Elzevir's grief.
Reverend Mr. Glennie
Grace is a student of Reverend Glennie, who provides her with moral and educational guidance.
Mr. Bailiff
Mr. Bailiff handles financial matters for Grace's family, often causing her distress.
John Trenchard
Grace and John share a youthful romantic attraction, complicated by family loyalties and danger.
Elzevir Block
Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death and Elzevir's grief.
Mr. Bailiff
Mr. Bailiff handles financial matters for Grace's family, often causing her distress.
John Trenchard
Grace and John share a youthful romantic attraction, complicated by family loyalties and danger.
Reverend Mr. Glennie
Grace is a student of Reverend Glennie, who provides her with moral and educational guidance.
Mr. Bailiff
Mr. Bailiff handles financial matters for Grace's family, often causing her distress.
Elzevir Block
Elzevir is Grace's father, though their relationship is strained by her mother's death and Elzevir's grief.

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In the story

Grace Maskew appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Moonfleet
Mr. Maskew's daughter, who shows kindness to John.
III: A Discovery
Mentioned in John's daydream about marrying her and living happily.
In the Vault
Mentioned as the object of John's boyish love; he watched her house hoping to see her.
An Assault
Mr. Maskew's daughter; a playfellow and object of John's affection; present during the confrontation and taken away by her father.
The Landing
John's sweetheart; sets a candle in her window as a beacon for boats.
IX: A Judgement
Mentioned by Maskew as his only daughter, influencing John's plea for mercy.
X: The Escape
John thinks of her grief over her father's death and wishes he could undo it.
XI: The Sea-Cave
John thinks of her often, especially when reading the locket parchment, but receives no news of her.
A Funeral
Left alone after her father's death, refuses to sign the hue-and-cry, and speaks well of John.
An Interview
Meets John in the garden of her home; weeps at the recounting of her father's death; warns John about the diamond's curse; reveals she is fighting to stay in Moonfleet.
The Well
Her voice is heard in John's memory, warning him of the curse on the treasure.
At Ymeguen
Mentioned in John's memories of the summerhouse and her warning about the treasure's curse.
In the Bay
Mentioned as the one who promised to keep a lamp burning in the Manor Woods to guide sailors.
XIX: On the Beach
Visits John, declares her enduring love, and advises him to avoid the cursed treasure.

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