# Gerard Maule — Phineas Redux character guide > Gerard Maule in Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Gerard, Maule, Mr. Gerard Maule **First appearance:** 0002-iii-gerard-maule ## Snapshot Gerard Maule is a handsome, horsy idler who loves Adelaide Palliser but cannot bestir himself to name a wedding date or a house. ## Who they are Maule belongs to the easy, well-connected class that rides well, spends freely, and thinks about tomorrow only when a creditor knocks. He genuinely wants Adelaide, yet his lackadaisical drift leaves her waiting while a duller, more determined rival circles. His courtship becomes a quiet test of whether charm without purpose can win a woman who has already been warned what marriage to a Maule means. ## Relationships ### [Lady Laura Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/lady_laura_kennedy) _social_ Gerard Maule is a casual acquaintance of Laura, interacting primarily through the social circles of the Palliser and Kennedy families. ### [Adelaide Palliser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/adelaide_palliser) _romantic_ Adelaide and Gerard are lovers, with a romantic relationship marked by obstacles and eventual engagement, driven by deep affection. ### [Lady Laura Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/lady_laura_kennedy) _social_ Gerard Maule is a casual acquaintance of Laura, interacting primarily through the social circles of the Palliser and Kennedy families. ### [Lady Laura Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/lady_laura_kennedy) _social_ Gerard Maule is a casual acquaintance of Laura, interacting primarily through the social circles of the Palliser and Kennedy families. ### [Adelaide Palliser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/adelaide_palliser) _romantic_ Adelaide and Gerard are lovers, with a romantic relationship marked by obstacles and eventual engagement, driven by deep affection. ### [Adelaide Palliser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/adelaide_palliser) _romantic_ Adelaide and Gerard are lovers, with a romantic relationship marked by obstacles and eventual engagement, driven by deep affection. ## In the story ### [Gerard Maule](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/iii-gerard-maule) Introduced as a young man courting Adelaide Palliser; described as lacking energy and profession, with an affected air of indifference. ### [Coming Home from Hunting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/vii-coming-home-from-hunting) Engages in a philosophical conversation with Adelaide Palliser about ambition and love, then joins the ride home after hunting. ### [Copperhouse Cross and Broughton Spinnies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xvi-copperhouse-cross-and-broughton-spinnies) Seats himself next to Miss Palliser in the carriage. ### [Spooner of Spoon Hall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xviii-spooner-of-spoon-hall) Adelaide's love interest, described as insufferably idle and a spendthrift; he confides his jealousy of Mr. Spooner to Lady Chiltern. ### [Mr. Maule, Senior](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxi-mr-maule-senior) Visits his father to announce his engagement to Adelaide Palliser and to discuss the possibility of living at Maule Abbey. ### [The Spooner Correspondence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xxix-the-spooner-correspondence) Failed in his embassy to his father regarding living at Maule Abbey; communicates the failure to Adelaide. ### [I Hope I'm Not Distrusted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xli-i-hope-i-m-not-distrusted) Writes a brief note to Adelaide about his father's refusal; remains in London without further communication, prompting concern. ### [Boulogne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xlii-boulogne) Broods over Lord Chiltern's interference, feels wronged, and later confronts him. His mention of Boulogne and poverty deeply hurts Adelaide. ### [Mr. Maule's Attempt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/xlviii-mr-maule-s-attempt) Calls on Madame Goesler with the intention of proposing marriage, but is turned away due to her distress. ### [None but the Brave Deserve the Fair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/liii-none-but-the-brave-deserve-the-fair) Mentioned as having been dismissed by Adelaide Palliser due to insufficient income. ### [The Duke's First Cousin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxix-the-duke-s-first-cousin) Idle and unhappy after being sent away by Adelaide; he does nothing to win her back, following his usual indolent habits. ### [At Matching](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxiv-at-matching) Expected to arrive at Matching, subject of the Duchess's matchmaking with Adelaide Palliser. ### [Madame Goesler's Legacy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxvi-madame-goesler-s-legacy) Arrives at Matching Priory, reconciles with Adelaide, and learns of the fortune that will allow them to marry. ### [LXXX: Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/chapters/lxxx-conclusion) Marries Adelaide Palliser at Matching, takes up residence at Maule Abbey, and promises to attend to farming. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters/gerard_maule - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/phineas_redux_se/characters