The Clever Woman of the Family · Character
Lord Keith
Deceased patriarch of the Keith family, often referenced in connection to Gowanbrae.
minor
Also known as the late Lord Keith, Gowanbrae, my poor old Lord Keith, Keith of Gowanbrae
First appearance: iv the hero
Lord Keith shows up with force in Lady Temple's Troubles. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Declares his intention to court Lady Temple, remaining confident and unshaken by her rejection.
Lord Keith first appears in 0003 iv the hero.
In Lady Temple's Troubles: Declares his intention to court Lady Temple, remaining confident and unshaken by her rejection.
Later, in Go and Bray: The elderly suitor to Bessie, whose proposal is the central topic of discussion, though he does not appear directly in the chapter.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Keith Extended Family
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- Gowanbrae Circle
- Temple Household
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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