# Mrs. Treverton — The Cloven Foot character guide

> Mrs. Treverton in The Cloven Foot by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** poor Mrs. Treverton, Treverton

**First appearance:** 0000-i-the-heir-presumptive

## Snapshot

John Treverton's gentle mother, who walks the frost-bound road with her children and knows nothing of the degradation her son has buried.

## Who they are

Mrs. Treverton moves through the Sunday churchyard scene with quiet dignity, declining luncheon invitations and reminding her children to be punctual. She is the mother of John Treverton, a man whose past she does not fully know, and her presence at the Manor House gate frames the social world he has climbed into. Her innocence of his first marriage makes her a silent stake in the secret Gerard holds over her son.

## Relationships

### [Laura Malcolm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/laura_malcolm)

_family_

Laura is the daughter of Mrs. Treverton, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by deep emotional bonds and conflict.

### [Celia Clare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/celia_clare)

_social_

Celia is a frequent visitor and acquaintance of Mrs. Treverton, often involved in the household's social dynamics.

### [Mrs. Malcolm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/mrs_malcolm)

_family_

Mrs. Malcolm is likely a relative (possibly sister or in-law) of Mrs. Treverton, sharing familial ties and occasional tensions.

### [Edward Clare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/edward_clare)

_psychological_

Edward is manipulated by Mrs. Treverton, who exerts control over his actions and affections for her own ends.

### [Mr. Sampson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/mr_sampson)

_professional_

Mr. Sampson is a lawyer or business associate of Mrs. Treverton, handling her legal and financial affairs.

### [Mr. Desrolles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/mr_desrolles)

_professional_

Mr. Desrolles is a business partner or legal advisor to Mrs. Treverton, involved in her financial schemes.

### [La Chicot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/la_chicot)

_psychological_

La Chicot is a pawn in Mrs. Treverton's manipulations, used to gather information and carry out covert tasks.

### [Miss Sampson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/miss_sampson)

_professional_

Miss Sampson is a secretary or companion to Mrs. Treverton, assisting with correspondence and household management.

### [Laura Malcolm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/laura_malcolm)

_family_

Laura is the daughter of Mrs. Treverton, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by deep emotional bonds and conflict.

### [Celia Clare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/celia_clare)

_social_

Celia is a frequent visitor and acquaintance of Mrs. Treverton, often involved in the household's social dynamics.

### [Laura Malcolm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/laura_malcolm)

_family_

Laura is the daughter of Mrs. Treverton, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by deep emotional bonds and conflict.

### [Mrs. Malcolm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_cloven_foot_se/characters/mrs_malcolm)

_family_

Mrs. Malcolm is likely a relative (possibly sister or in-law) of Mrs. Treverton, sharing familial ties and occasional tensions.

## Links

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