# Lady Mary Wimsey — Strong Poison character guide

> Lady Mary Wimsey in Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Christmas, Wimsey, Lady Mary Wimsey who had arrived late on Christmas Eve, Mary, Polly

**First appearance:** 0014-xv

## Who they are

Lord Peter's sister, who arrives for the Christmas holiday.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/xii)

Confides to Peter her decision to marry Chief Inspector Parker, despite anticipating Helen's disapproval.

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

Is discussed by Wimsey and Parker; Wimsey suggests she is unhappy due to Parker's hesitation.

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

Her affectionate demonstrations with Parker irritate Wimsey.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/strong_poison_se/chapters/xxiii)

Wants to marry Chief Inspector Parker, causing family perturbation.

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