# Valentine Greyle — Scarhaven Keep character guide

> Valentine Greyle in Scarhaven Keep by J. S. Fletcher.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Greyle, Mrs. Valentine Greyle

**First appearance:** 0004-v-the-greyle-history

## Snapshot

The proud, impoverished widow of the Greyle family, whose quiet refusal to accept the new Squire's favors speaks louder than any accusation.

## Who they are

Mrs. Valentine Greyle lives in a cottage at Scarhaven with her daughter Audrey, scraping by on a few hundred pounds while the big house belongs to a cousin she cannot bear. Village gossip says the new Squire wants to marry Audrey, but mother and daughter alike keep him at arm's length with a dislike that predates any open quarrel. Her cold dignity and unspoken suspicions make her a quiet but crucial witness to the family's buried history.

## Relationships

### [Richard Copplestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/characters/richard_copplestone)

_friendship_

Valentine Greyle, the missing playwright, is Richard's friend and the central figure whose fate drives the entire investigation.

### [Richard Copplestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/characters/richard_copplestone)

_friendship_

Valentine Greyle, the missing playwright, is Richard's friend and the central figure whose fate drives the entire investigation.

### [Richard Copplestone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/characters/richard_copplestone)

_friendship_

Valentine Greyle, the missing playwright, is Richard's friend and the central figure whose fate drives the entire investigation.

## In the story

### [The Estate Agent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/iv-the-estate-agent)

Mrs. Greyle, a former actress, insists Oliver never left the wood and that there must have been foul play; shows unusual interest in the case.

### [The Greyle History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/v-the-greyle-history)

Mentioned as the third son of old Stephen Greyle, who lived in London, returned poor, and left a widow and daughter; his family is estranged from the main line.

### [Left on Guard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/vii-left-on-guard)

Interviewed by Sir Cresswell; denies recent acquaintance with Bassett Oliver; suggests Copplestone explore the Keep with Audrey.

### [Mr. Dennie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/xiii-mr-dennie)

Mrs. Greyle, Audrey's mother; hosts Mr. Dennie and learns of the handwriting evidence.

### [By Private Treaty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/xiv-by-private-treaty)

Leads the discussion, openly challenges the Squire's identity, and reveals that the estate is being offered for sale by private treaty.

### [The Cablegram from New York](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/xv-the-cablegram-from-new-york)

Relays Lord Altmore's concerns about Marston Greyle's identity and the offer to sell Scarhaven.

### [The Steam Yacht](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/xix-the-steam-yacht)

Audrey's mother; reports the stripping of the hall and Chatfield's disappearance; expresses concern for Audrey's safety.

### [The Peel Tower](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scarhaven_keep_se/chapters/xxvii-the-peel-tower)

Warns Copplestone to be careful and comments on Chatfield's resourcefulness.

## Links

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