# Captain Harold Lovelace — The Black Moth character guide

> Captain Harold Lovelace in The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Lovelace, Captain Harold, Harry, Harry Lovelace, Harold, Captain Lovelace, Gentleman Harry

**First appearance:** 0018-xviii-enter-captain-harold-lovelace

## Who they are

A polished, persistent captain whose amber-clouded cane and sprawling initials mark him as the too-frequent visitor in another man's wife's boudoir.

## In the story

### [XVIII: Enter Captain Harold Lovelace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xviii-enter-captain-harold-lovelace)

An old flame of Lavinia, he is a handsome, charming Guardsman who rekindles their flirtation at Ranelagh and later at Vauxhall.

### [XIX: The Reappearance of His Grace of Andover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xix-the-reappearance-of-his-grace-of-andover)

Constantly visiting Lavinia, sending her roses, and renewing his acquaintance with the Duke.

### [His Grace of Andover Takes a Hand in the Game](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xx-his-grace-of-andover-takes-a-hand-in-the-game)

Visits Lavinia and is interrupted by the Duke's arrival.

### [XXII: Developments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxii-developments)

In love with Lavinia, he tries to turn her against Richard by spreading gossip about Richard's visits to Mrs. Fanshawe.

### [Lady Lavinia Goes to the Play](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxiii-lady-lavinia-goes-to-the-play)

Eagerly pursues Lavinia, arranging the elopement for the next day, though confused by her contradictory feelings.

### [Richard Plays the Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_black_moth_se/chapters/xxiv-richard-plays-the-man)

Bids farewell to Lavinia and departs, his removal arranged by the Duke.

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