# Simon the Coldheart — Simon the Coldheart character guide

> Simon the Coldheart in Simon the Coldheart by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Simon, Simon of Beauvallet, Beauvallet, Sir Simon of Beauvallet, Sir Simon, Simon Baron of Beauvallet, Simon Beauvallet, Lord Simon

**First appearance:** 0001-simon-the-coldheart

## Snapshot

A landless boy who talks his way into Fulk of Montlice's service and becomes the coldest, most calculating knight in England — feared, obeyed, and utterly unreadable.

## Who they are

Simon arrives at Montlice's gate with nothing but nerve, demanding employment from a lord notorious for his temper, and earns a place through sheer audacity. He rises by strategy rather than charm: his men follow him because he wins, and his enemies fear the flat green-blue gaze that appraises them like a problem to be solved. At Belrémy he plans to open the gates from within, dividing his lands and wealth by sealed will before a fight he refuses to call doomed — and the woman who rules that castle will prove the one siege his cold logic cannot simply starve out.

## Relationships

### [Fulk of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/fulk_of_montlice)

_friendship_

Fulk is Simon's loyal and steadfast companion, often serving as his right hand in battle and counsel.

### [Lady Margaret of Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/lady_margaret_of_belremy)

_romantic_

Margaret and Simon share a deep, passionate love fraught with obstacles and intense emotional conflict.

### [Geoffrey of Malvallet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/geoffrey_of_malvallet)

_friendship_

Geoffrey is Simon's close friend and fellow knight, bound by mutual respect and shared military exploits.

### [Alan of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/alan_of_montlice)

_friendship_

Alan is a trusted ally and follower of Simon, often involved in his campaigns and personal affairs.

### [King Henry V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/king_henry_v)

_professional_

King Henry V is Simon's sovereign and commander, valuing Simon's military prowess and loyalty.

### [Maurice of Gountray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/maurice_of_gountray)

_rivalry_

Maurice is a jealous and antagonistic noble who opposes Simon's rise and seeks to undermine him.

### [Jeanne de Faucourt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/jeanne_de_faucourt)

_social_

Jeanne knows Simon through her association with Margaret and maintains a polite, distant acquaintance.

### [Gregory Arnold](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/gregory_arnold)

_professional_

Gregory Arnold is a loyal servant and steward to Simon, handling his household and practical affairs.

### [Roger of Maitland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/roger_of_maitland)

_rivalry_

Roger is a rival knight who competes with Simon for glory and often opposes him in battle or politics.

### [Charles of Granmere](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/charles_of_granmere)

_rivalry_

Charles is a proud noble who resents Simon's influence and frequently acts as a political adversary.

### [Fulk of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/fulk_of_montlice)

_friendship_

Fulk is Simon's loyal and steadfast companion, often serving as his right hand in battle and counsel.

### [King Henry V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/characters/king_henry_v)

_professional_

King Henry V is Simon's sovereign and commander, valuing Simon's military prowess and loyalty.

## In the story

### [Simon the Coldheart Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/simon-the-coldheart)

Introduced as a foundling, becomes page, grows to manhood, knighted, and begins his military campaigns.

### [I: How He Came to Fulk of Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-i-how-he-came-to-fulk-of-montlice)

Arrives at Montlice seeking employment; displays boldness and ambition; reveals his parentage as Malvallet's bastard.

### [II: How He Grew to Manhood](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-ii-how-he-grew-to-manhood)

Grows from page to squire, displaying cold composure, ruthless justice, and unyielding will. Earns respect and fear from men, and clashes with Fulk without backing down.

### [III: How He Went with Fulk to Shrewsbury](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-iii-how-he-went-with-fulk-to-shrewsbury)

Serves as squire to Fulk of Montlice, demonstrates keen eyesight and bravery in battle, saves Geoffrey of Malvallet's life, and impresses Prince Henry with his valor.

### [IV: How He Was Knighted, and How He Had Speech with His Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-iv-how-he-was-knighted-and-how-he-had-speech-with-his-father)

Knighted by the King; accepts Fulk's offer to command his men; remains at Montlice.

### [V: How He Rescued a Fair Damsel, and Discovered a Plot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-v-how-he-rescued-a-fair-damsel-and-discovered-a-plot)

Rides out, rescues a damsel, captures a traitor, and uncovers a plot to restore King Richard.

### [VI: How He Rode Hotfoot to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-vi-how-he-rode-hotfoot-to-london)

Rides to London to report a plot to the King; writes a letter seeking an audience; enlists Charles of Granmere's help; presents evidence to King Henry V.

### [VII: How King Henry Thanked Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-vii-how-king-henry-thanked-him)

Simon is presented to guests by Granmere, discusses his philosophy of success with Granmere, and is rewarded by King Henry with the barony of Fair Pastures, which he renames Beauvallet.

### [VIII: How He Returned to Montlice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-viii-how-he-returned-to-montlice)

Returns to Montlice as Baron of Beauvallet, receives a warm welcome from Fulk and Alan, and prepares to take possession of his new estates.

### [IX: How He Took Possession of His Estates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-ix-how-he-took-possession-of-his-estates)

Takes possession of his estates, confronts Maurice, and appoints him Marshal after forgiving his assassination attempt.

### [X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-x-how-he-brought-order-into-his-lands)

Dismisses Nicholas, appoints Basil, reforms his lands, and shows a fondness for children, especially his page Cedric.

### [XI: How He Won His Gilded Armour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-i-xi-how-he-won-his-gilded-armour)

Returns victorious from Wales, captures Griffith in single combat, wins gilded armour, and reconciles with Maurice of Gountray.

### [I: How He Came to Normandy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-i-how-he-came-to-normandy)

Standing on a hill near Alençon, deep in thought; summoned to the King and tasked with taking Belrémy from Lady Margaret.

### [II: How He Encamped Before Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-ii-how-he-encamped-before-belr-my)

Commands the siege of Belrémy with strategic patience, rebukes Geoffrey's impatience, and pledges to enter the town by Christmas.

### [III: How He Took Belrémy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-how-he-took-belr-my)

Leads the dangerous mission through the mine, insisting on taking the most perilous role.

### [IV: How He Saw the Lady Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-iv-how-he-saw-the-lady-margaret)

Commands Belrémy, negotiates with Lady Margaret, enters castle alone, seizes her at swordpoint, and takes her hostage.

### [V: How He Brought the Lady Margaret to the Justice-House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-v-how-he-brought-the-lady-margaret-to-the-justice-house)

Rides with the Lady Margaret to the justice-house, sheds his armor for a green tunic, and recounts his confrontation at the castle.

### [How the Lady Margaret Could Not Stab Him](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-vi-how-the-lady-margaret-could-not-stab-him)

Calmly detects Margaret's approach and taunts her to strike; asserts his dominance.

### [VII: How He Found Geoffrey and Jeanne on the Terrace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-how-he-found-geoffrey-and-jeanne-on-the-terrace)

Interrupts the couple, seeking Alan, and warns Jeanne that he may coerce or execute Lady Margaret if she does not submit.

### [VIII: How the Lady Margaret Plotted](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-viii-how-the-lady-margaret-plotted)

Appears briefly to inform Margaret she is confined to her rooms during his absence, inadvertently facilitating her escape plan.

### [IX: How the Lady Margaret Escaped](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-how-the-lady-margaret-escaped)

Referenced as the English lord from whom Margaret escapes; she vows he will rue trying to quell her.

### [XII: How Simon Set Forth in Pursuit](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xii-how-simon-set-forth-in-pursuit)

Returns to Belrémy, discovers Margaret's escape, and leads the pursuit to Raoul's palace.

### [XIII: How He Found the Lady Margaret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xiii-how-he-found-the-lady-margaret)

Rescues Margaret, kills Raoul in a rage, carries Margaret to Belrémy, and declares his intention to marry her.

### [XIV: How He Received the Lady Margaret’s Submission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xiv-how-he-received-the-lady-margaret-s-submission)

Receives Margaret's submission, demands her hand in marriage, and kisses her.

### [XV: How He Came Upon the Lady Margaret in the Gallery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xv-how-he-came-upon-the-lady-margaret-in-the-gallery)

Confronts Lady Margaret in the gallery, confesses his love, and shows a softer, more genial mood. Later discusses the Chevalier's potential threat with Alan.

### [XVI: How He Walked Alone in the Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xvi-how-he-walked-alone-in-the-garden)

Walks alone in the garden, troubled and deep in thought about Lady Margaret.

### [XVII: How He Left Belrémy, and How the Lady Margaret Dealt with Her Cousin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xvii-how-he-left-belr-my-and-how-the-lady-margaret-dealt-with-her-cousin)

Bids farewell to Lady Margaret and departs Belrémy for Bayeux, leaving Geoffrey in charge.

### [How He Came to Bayeux, to the King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xviii-how-he-came-to-bayeux-to-the-king)

Reports to King Henry at Bayeux, recounts the capture of Belrémy and the slaying of Raoul the Terrible. Shows signs of being in love with Lady Margaret.

### [XIX: How They Fared at Belrémy During His Absence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xix-how-they-fared-at-belr-my-during-his-absence)

Absent, fighting in the Côtentin; Margaret longs for him.

### [XX: How He Was Sent for by the King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xx-how-he-was-sent-for-by-the-king)

Simon is summoned to Bayeux, appointed Warden of Normandy, and commanded to marry Lady Margaret. He defends Margaret's character and expresses his resolve to win her.

### [XXI: How He Came to His Own](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/simon_the_coldheart_se/chapters/part-ii-xxi-how-he-came-to-his-own)

Returns to Margaret, declares his love, and claims her as his own, showing rare humor and tenderness.

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