# Mrs. Pett — Piccadilly Jim character guide > Mrs. Pett in Piccadilly Jim by P. G. Wodehouse. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Nesta Ford Pett, Nesta, Nesta Pett, Aunt Nesta, Mrs. Nesta Ford Pett **First appearance:** 0002-iii-family-jars ## Who they are Jimmy's wealthy, iron-willed aunt, she runs her household like a campaign and treats her husband as a minor inconvenience to be managed. ## Relationships ### [Jimmy Crocker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jimmy_crocker) _family_ Jimmy is Mrs. Pett's nephew, and she is a domineering, controlling aunt who disapproves of his lifestyle. ### [Lord Wisbeach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/lord_wisbeach) _psychological_ Lord Wisbeach (actually a gangster) manipulates Mrs. Pett, pretending to court her to gain access to the family's wealth. ### [Ann Chester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ann_chester) _family_ Ann is Mrs. Pett's niece, and their relationship is strained due to Mrs. Pett's overbearing nature and Ann's independence. ### [Mr. Peter Pett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/mr_peter_pett) _family_ Mr. and Mrs. Pett are married, with Mr. Pett being henpecked and dominated by his strong-willed wife. ### [Ogden Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ogden_ford) _family_ Mrs. Pett is Ogden's stepmother, and she is strict and controlling toward him. ### [Jimmy Crocker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jimmy_crocker) _family_ Jimmy is Mrs. Pett's nephew, and she is a domineering, controlling aunt who disapproves of his lifestyle. ### [Ann Chester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ann_chester) _family_ Ann is Mrs. Pett's niece, and their relationship is strained due to Mrs. Pett's overbearing nature and Ann's independence. ### [Lord Wisbeach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/lord_wisbeach) _psychological_ Lord Wisbeach (actually a gangster) manipulates Mrs. Pett, pretending to court her to gain access to the family's wealth. ### [Ogden Ford](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ogden_ford) _family_ Mrs. Pett is Ogden's stepmother, and she is strict and controlling toward him. ### [Jimmy Crocker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/jimmy_crocker) _family_ Jimmy is Mrs. Pett's nephew, and she is a domineering, controlling aunt who disapproves of his lifestyle. ### [Lord Wisbeach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/lord_wisbeach) _psychological_ Lord Wisbeach (actually a gangster) manipulates Mrs. Pett, pretending to court her to gain access to the family's wealth. ### [Ann Chester](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/ann_chester) _family_ Ann is Mrs. Pett's niece, and their relationship is strained due to Mrs. Pett's overbearing nature and Ann's independence. ## In the story ### [I: A Red-Haired Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/i-a-red-haired-girl) Mrs. Pett enters angrily, holding a newspaper about Jimmy Crocker's exploits. She insists on bringing Jimmy to America to work and live with them, dominating the conversation. ### [II: The Exiled Fan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/ii-the-exiled-fan) Mrs. Crocker's sister, who disapproved of her marriage to Bingley Crocker and cut ties with her. ### [III: Family Jars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/iii-family-jars) Visits Mrs. Crocker with her family, maintaining a stiff and dignified demeanor. ### [On the Boat-Deck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/vii-on-the-boat-deck) Referred to as 'poor aunt Nesta,' Ann's aunt who is seasick and being ministered to by Ann below deck. ### [Mrs. Pett Is Shocked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/ix-mrs-pett-is-shocked) Hosts a large at-home reception, actively mingling guests and showcasing her Bohemian circle. ### [X: Instruction in Deportment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/x-instruction-in-deportment) Hears Ogden's screams from the drawing-room and rushes upstairs to the gymnasium. ### [XIII: Slight Complications](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xiii-slight-complications) Suspicious of Jimmy's identity, considers using Skinner to verify it, and is displeased by Jimmy's treatment of Ogden. ### [Lord Wisbeach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xiv-lord-wisbeach) Suspicious of Jimmy's identity, she arranges the test with Skinner and invites Lord Wisbeach to lunch. ### [XV: A Little Business Chat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xv-a-little-business-chat) Initially genial toward Jimmy but becomes alarmed by Willie's explosive; orders it locked in the safe. ### [Mrs. Pett Takes Precautions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xvi-mrs-pett-takes-precautions) Takes precautions by secretly hiring a detective after Lord Wisbeach's revelations. ### [Miss Trimble, Detective](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xvii-miss-trimble-detective) Suspicious of Jimmy after Lord Wisbeach's warning; summons detective Mr. Sturgis and recounts her evidence. ### [In the Library](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xxii-in-the-library) Roused by the cries, enters the room with Ann and others. ### [XXIII: Stirring Times for the Petts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xxiii-stirring-times-for-the-petts) Shocked by the revelations and intimidated by Mr. Pett's sudden assertiveness; loses her usual masterfulness. ### [Sensational Turning of a Worm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/chapters/xxiv-sensational-turning-of-a-worm) Timid and overwhelmed by her husband's sudden assertiveness, she tries to reason with him about Ogden's safety. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters/mrs_pett - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/piccadilly_jim_se/characters