# Lilian Cromarty — Simon character guide

> Lilian Cromarty in Simon by J. Storer Clouston.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lilian

**First appearance:** 0025-xxvi-at-stanesland

## Who they are

A member of the Cromarty family with a role in the domestic sphere.

## In the story

### [VII: The Drive Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/vii-the-drive-home)

Ned's sister; shrewd and worldly, she subtly discourages Ned from pursuing Cicely by questioning her background.

### [A Philosopher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/ix-a-philosopher)

Mentioned as the lady living at Stanesland Castle who would prevent Ned from marrying.

### [XI: News](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xi-news)

Ned's sister; briefly appears when Ned tells her the news of the murder, reacting with disbelief.

### [XVIII: £1,200](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xviii-1-200)

Lilian pressures Ned to buy a car with the £1,200, revealing her desire for a comfortable lifestyle. She also shares her negative opinion of Malcolm Cromarty and hints at believing the rumors about him and Cicely Farmond.

### [At Stanesland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxvi-at-stanesland)

Ned's sister; complains to Carrington about Ned's refusal to buy a car despite his inheritance, inadvertently revealing financial details.

### [Brother and Sister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxix-brother-and-sister)

Initially evasive, she admits to misleading Ned about the engagement and deflects blame onto Simon Rattar; later writes to arrange a long visit away.

### [XXXVII: Bisset's Advice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_se/chapters/xxxvii-bisset-s-advice)

Arrives with a telegram from Carrington and offers congratulations on the engagement.

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