# Martha Biggs — Orley Farm character guide

> Martha Biggs in Orley Farm by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Biggs, Martha Biggs, Miss Martha Biggs, Martha, Whereupon Miss Biggs, the anxious Martha, Biggs, Poor Martha Biggs, Martha Biggs⁠

**First appearance:** 0010-xi-mrs-furnival-at-home

## Who they are

Mrs. Furnival's nosy and devoted friend.

## In the story

### [XL: I Call It Awful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xl-i-call-it-awful)

Remains in the Furnival home, relishing the scandal and fueling Mrs. Furnival's suspicions about Lady Mason.

### [How Can I Save Him?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xli-how-can-i-save-him)

Mentioned as Mrs. Furnival's chief lieutenant; sends a message through the servant.

### [XLIX: Mrs. Furnival Can't Put Up with It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/xlix-mrs-furnival-can-t-put-up-with-it)

Mrs. Furnival's friend who helps her find lodgings and offers moral support.

### [Mrs. Furnival's Journey to Hamworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orley_farm_se/chapters/li-mrs-furnival-s-journey-to-hamworth)

Advises Mrs. Furnival before her journey, urging her to be firm and confront Lady Mason directly.

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