# Veronica Rooksby — Romance character guide

> Veronica Rooksby in Romance by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dona Veronica Rooksby

**First appearance:** 0004-part-i-the-quarry-and-the-beach

## Who they are

A female relative of Sir Ralph Rooksby.

## Relationships

### [Carlos Riego](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/characters/carlos_riego)

_romantic_

Interactions with a Rooksby suggest romantic interest despite family rivalry.

### [Carlos Riego](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/characters/carlos_riego)

_romantic_

Interactions with a Rooksby suggest romantic interest despite family rivalry.

## In the story

### [Part I: The Quarry and the Beach](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/part-i-the-quarry-and-the-beach)

Sister of Sir Ralph Rooksby, mentioned in relation to the family.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/i)

Kemp's beautiful and gentle sister, who becomes engaged to Sir Ralph.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/i)

The narrator's correspondent; her letter urges his return, but he feels irritated and changed.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romance_se/chapters/vii)

Carlos confesses his love for her; her friendly glances at Carlos are recalled.

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