# Mrs. Peach — Short Fiction character guide

> Mrs. Peach in Short Fiction by Thomas Hardy.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the blushing Mrs. Peach, forward Mrs. Peach, The handsome Mrs. Peach

**First appearance:** 0002-destiny-and-a-blue-cloak

## Who they are

A forward woman who causes a stir in the community.

## In the story

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/xv)

The widow who is actively pursuing Jim and eagerly shares her romantic plans with Margery.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/xvi)

Unwittingly becomes part of Jim's scheme; discovers Jim is married and faints, delaying his reconciliation.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_53_se/chapters/xvii)

Not present in this chapter.

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