The Beautiful and Damned · Character
Mrs. Gilbert
Gloria's mother, who chaperones her and disapproves of Anthony's influence.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Gilbert, Robert
First appearance: II: Portrait of a Siren
Mrs. Gilbert shows up with force in II: Portrait of a Siren. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gloria's mother; described as composed and round, with a white mustache; discusses Gloria's lack of responsibility.
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In II: Portrait of a Siren: Gloria's mother; described as composed and round, with a white mustache; discusses Gloria's lack of responsibility. Later, in III: The Connoisseur of Kisses: Gloria's mother; confides in…
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