Strong Poison · Character

Mrs. Wrayburn

A woman involved in the spiritualist circles connected to the case.

minor

Also known as This Wrayburn, Mrs. Wrayburn of Windle, Wrayburn, Windle, dear Mrs. Wrayburn

First appearance: iv

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Subject of gossip; an elderly woman with a scandalous past as an actress, known to Urquhart and Boyes, and possibly a source of inheritance.

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With Harriet Vane (professional): Mrs. Wrayburn is Harriet's employer and supportive landlady, providing her a place to stay during the trial. With Lord Peter Wimsey (social): Peter interacts with Mrs. Wrayburn as a friendly acquaintance while gathering information about Harriet. With Mr. Norman Urquhart (social): Urquhart and Mrs. Wrayburn are casual acquaintances, with her providing testimony that implicates him.

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Relationships

Harriet Vane
professional · positive
Lord Peter Wimsey
social · positive
Mr. Norman Urquhart
social · negative
Harriet Vane
professional · positive
Lord Peter Wimsey
social · positive
Lord Peter Wimsey
social · positive
Harriet Vane
professional · positive
Mr. Norman Urquhart
social · negative
Mr. Norman Urquhart
social · negative

Harriet Vane
Mrs. Wrayburn is Harriet's employer and supportive landlady, providing her a place to stay during the trial.
Lord Peter Wimsey
Peter interacts with Mrs. Wrayburn as a friendly acquaintance while gathering information about Harriet.
Mr. Norman Urquhart
Urquhart and Mrs. Wrayburn are casual acquaintances, with her providing testimony that implicates him.
Harriet Vane
Mrs. Wrayburn is Harriet's employer and supportive landlady, providing her a place to stay during the trial.
Lord Peter Wimsey
Peter interacts with Mrs. Wrayburn as a friendly acquaintance while gathering information about Harriet.
Lord Peter Wimsey
Peter interacts with Mrs. Wrayburn as a friendly acquaintance while gathering information about Harriet.
Harriet Vane
Mrs. Wrayburn is Harriet's employer and supportive landlady, providing her a place to stay during the trial.
Mr. Norman Urquhart
Urquhart and Mrs. Wrayburn are casual acquaintances, with her providing testimony that implicates him.
Mr. Norman Urquhart
Urquhart and Mrs. Wrayburn are casual acquaintances, with her providing testimony that implicates him.

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IX
Subject of gossip; an elderly woman with a scandalous past as an actress, known to Urquhart and Boyes, and possibly a source of inheritance.
Chapter X
Referred to as the senile great-aunt Cremorna Garden, mentioned by Urquhart as being in a childish state.
XIV
Her deed box is searched; her letter to Urquhart reveals she put her property in trust with him.
Chapter XVI
Subject of Miss Climpson's investigation; described as old, paralysed, and frail, living in a large house with a nurse companion.
XVII
Mentioned as the helpless, wealthy patient under Miss Booth's care.

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