# Miss Augusta Beecham — My Brilliant Career character guide

> Miss Augusta Beecham in My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** one Miss Beecham, aunt Gussie, Miss Beecham, Miss Augusta, Miss Augusta Beecham, Augusta

**First appearance:** 0014-ix-aunt-helen-s-recipe

## Who they are

Harold's aunt, a sharp-tongued and opinionated woman.

## In the story

### [When the Heart Is Young](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_brilliant_career_se/chapters/xv-when-the-heart-is-young)

Hosts Sybylla at Five-Bob Downs; expresses fondness for Sybylla's mother and comments on Harold's temperament.

### [XVI: When Fortune Smiles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_brilliant_career_se/chapters/xvi-when-fortune-smiles)

Harold's aunt; oversees household, encourages informal address between Sybylla and Harold, and participates in evening gatherings.

### [XIX: The 9th of November 1896](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_brilliant_career_se/chapters/xix-the-9th-of-november-1896)

Greets Sybylla warmly at the races and later sits with her in the drag.

### [Same Yarn (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/my_brilliant_career_se/chapters/xx-same-yarn-continued)

Guest at the ball; arrives among the visitors.

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