# Lord Keith — The Clever Woman of the Family character guide

> Lord Keith in The Clever Woman of the Family by Charlotte M. Yonge.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the late Lord Keith, Gowanbrae, my poor old Lord Keith, Keith of Gowanbrae

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-the-hero

## Who they are

Deceased patriarch of the Keith family, often referenced in connection to Gowanbrae.

## In the story

### [Lady Temple's Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xi-lady-temple-s-troubles)

Declares his intention to court Lady Temple, remaining confident and unshaken by her rejection.

### [Go and Bray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xv-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.

### [XXIV: The Honeymoon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xxiv-the-honeymoon)

Appears older and in pain, possibly suffering from sciatica or an old injury, and is cared for by Bessie.

### [Vanity of Vanities](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_clever_woman_of_the_family_se/chapters/xxviii-vanity-of-vanities)

The frail father of Rachel's ward, he expresses his wish for the child to stay with Rachel and later is the subject of the financial revelations.

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