# Lucy Brent — The Big Bow Mystery character guide

> Lucy Brent in The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lucy

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

A young woman acquainted with the characters, briefly mentioned.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/chapters/iii)

Constant's betrothed; mentioned as being in Italy and telegraphed for after his death.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/chapters/iv)

Recipient of Constant's last letter, which Grodman quotes; she is mentioned as having returned to London upon hearing the sad news.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/chapters/viii)

Revealed as the painter and donor of Constant's portrait, and his intended wife.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_big_bow_mystery_se/chapters/xi)

Heads the subscription list with a hundred pounds to fund the search for Jessie Dymond.

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