# Lady Brackley — The Black Arrow character guide

> Lady Brackley in The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Brackley, old Lady Brackley

**First appearance:** 0010-i-dick-asks-questions

## Who they are

Sir Daniel's mother, a harsh old woman.

## Relationships

### [Dick Shelton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_arrow_se/characters/dick_shelton)

_family_

Lady Brackley is Dick's guardian and stepmother, though their relationship is strained by her loyalty to Sir Daniel.

### [Sir Daniel Brackley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_arrow_se/characters/sir_daniel_brackley)

_family_

Lady Brackley is Sir Daniel's wife, but their marriage is strained by his ruthless ambitions.

### [Dick Shelton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_arrow_se/characters/dick_shelton)

_family_

Lady Brackley is Dick's guardian and stepmother, though their relationship is strained by her loyalty to Sir Daniel.

### [Dick Shelton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_arrow_se/characters/dick_shelton)

_family_

Lady Brackley is Dick's guardian and stepmother, though their relationship is strained by her loyalty to Sir Daniel.

### [Sir Daniel Brackley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_arrow_se/characters/sir_daniel_brackley)

_family_

Lady Brackley is Sir Daniel's wife, but their marriage is strained by his ruthless ambitions.

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