Mary Lamington

Moxon Ivery

Mary is manipulated and deceived by Ivery, who poses as a friend while being a German spy.

Launcelot Wake

Launcelot is deeply in love with Mary, but his feelings are largely unrequited.

Peter Pienaar

Mary and Peter share a warm, respectful friendship, with Peter acting as a protective older figure.

Richard Hannay

Mary and Richard are in love, with a deepening romantic relationship that grows throughout the story.

Abel Gresson

Gresson attempts to manipulate and intimidate Mary, recognizing her as a threat to his plans.

Moxon Ivery

Mary is manipulated and deceived by Ivery, who poses as a friend while being a German spy.

Richard Hannay

Mary and Richard are in love, with a deepening romantic relationship that grows throughout the story.

Launcelot Wake

Launcelot is deeply in love with Mary, but his feelings are largely unrequited.

Moxon Ivery

Mary is manipulated and deceived by Ivery, who poses as a friend while being a German spy.

Peter Pienaar

Mary and Peter share a warm, respectful friendship, with Peter acting as a protective older figure.

Launcelot Wake

Launcelot is deeply in love with Mary, but his feelings are largely unrequited.

Abel Gresson

Gresson attempts to manipulate and intimidate Mary, recognizing her as a threat to his plans.

The Reflections of a Cured Dyspeptic

Mary is seen briefly at the station with the Weekes girls, exchanging pleasantries with Ivery.

IV: Andrew Amos

Referenced indirectly through the purple-and-white wafer token used by Amos to confirm Hannay's identity.

Various Doings in the West

Recalled in Hannay's thoughts during his vigil on deck.

VI: The Skirts of the Coolin

Sends a message via Amos, urging Hannay to return to Vanity Fair after overcoming the Hill Difficulty.

I Hear of the Wild Birds

Mentioned by Hannay to convince Wake of his true allegiance; her name helps seal the alliance.

X: The Advantages of an Air Raid

Hannay thinks of her and hopes to see her before returning to the Front.

The Valley of Humiliation

Present at the meeting, her grave look and steady eyes seem to give Hannay his marching orders.

The Adventure of the Picardy Château

Found at the Château; she has been nursing nearby and investigating Bommaerts/Ivery.

Mr. Blenkiron Discourses on Love and War

Dines with Hannay and Blenkiron in Paris; Blenkiron notes Ivery's infatuation with her.

St. Anton

Mentioned in Hannay's thoughts and in his conversation with Peter; she is the object of Hannay's love.

XVI: I Lie on a Hard Bed

Mentioned by Ivery as captured; Hannay draws strength from Blenkiron's phrase about her: 'She can't scare and she can't soil.'

XVII: The Col of the Swallows

Reported to have left with Ivery voluntarily from the inn; Hannay trusts her judgment despite the dire circumstances.

The Underground Railway

The central figure of the chapter; she receives a forged letter, travels to Santa Chiara, and bravely decides to accompany Ivery to Germany.

XIX: The Cage of the Wild Birds

Mentioned as a prisoner alongside Hannay; Hannay seeks her after the confrontation.

The Storm Breaks in the West

Travels with the group; Hannay sends her to England for safety.

How an Exile Returned to His Own People

Mentioned as being in Amiens, motivating Wake to assist Hannay.

The Summons Comes for Mr. Standfast

Mary is present at Peter's grave with Hannay and Blenkiron. Hannay thinks of her with hope and love, envisioning a future peace with her.