# Mrs. Belrose — Riceyman Steps character guide

> Mrs. Belrose in Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nevertheless Mrs. Belrose

**First appearance:** 0005-part-i-vi-mrs-arb-s-case

## Who they are

Wife of Mr. Belrose, a minor character in the neighborhood.

## In the story

### [A Climax](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riceyman_steps_se/chapters/part-v-viii-a-climax)

Appears in the shop, shows compassion to Elsie, learns of Violet's operation, kisses Elsie and offers support.

### [Prison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riceyman_steps_se/chapters/part-v-xi-prison)

Mentioned as someone Elsie plans to see the next morning.

### [Asleep](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riceyman_steps_se/chapters/part-v-xii-asleep)

Notices the light burning late, expresses fear, and persuades her husband to go check on the situation.

## Links

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