Strong Poison · Character
Lady Mary Wimsey
Lord Peter's sister, who arrives for the Christmas holiday.
minor
Also known as Christmas, Wimsey, Lady Mary Wimsey who had arrived late on Christmas Eve, Mary, Polly
First appearance: Chapter XV
Lady Mary Wimsey shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Confides to Peter her decision to marry Chief Inspector Parker, despite anticipating Helen's disapproval.
Lady Mary Wimsey first appears in 0014 xv.
In XII: Confides to Peter her decision to marry Chief Inspector Parker, despite anticipating Helen's disapproval.
Later, in Chapter XV: Is discussed by Wimsey and Parker; Wimsey suggests she is unhappy due to Parker's hesitation.
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See Lady Mary Wimsey in Chapter XV