# Lady Groa Guttormsdatter — The Bridal Wreath character guide

> Lady Groa Guttormsdatter in The Bridal Wreath by Sigrid Undset.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Groa, the Lady Groa

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-j-rundgaard

## Who they are

Wealthy widow and relative of Lavrans, hostess at a key gathering.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/chapters/i)

The Abbess of Nonneseter; a tall, stout, kindly woman who welcomes Kristin and gives her advice about obedience and virtue.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_bridal_wreath_se/chapters/v)

Abbess who reluctantly allows Kristin to visit Brother Edvin, sharing his backstory and expressing disapproval of the Minorites.

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