# Lady Lilian — The Counterfeiters character guide

> Lady Lilian in The Counterfeiters by André Gide.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lilian, Lady Lilian, Lady Griffith

**First appearance:** 0007-v-vincent-meets-passavant-at-lady-griffith-s

## Who they are

A wealthy Englishwoman involved with Vincent.

## In the story

### [Vincent Meets Passavant at Lady Griffith’s](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_counterfeiters_se/chapters/v-vincent-meets-passavant-at-lady-griffith-s)

Hosts the meeting, kisses Vincent, gives him a key, and calls him 'thou' for the first time.

### [VII: Lilian and Vincent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_counterfeiters_se/chapters/vii-lilian-and-vincent)

Dominant and formative lover of Vincent; she recounts the Bourgogne shipwreck to justify her ruthless, survivalist worldview.

### [XVI: Vincent and Lilian](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_counterfeiters_se/chapters/xvi-vincent-and-lilian)

Lilian dismisses Vincent's scruples, encourages his ambition, and offers financial support in exchange for his commitment to success.

### [XVII: The Evening at Rambouillet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_counterfeiters_se/chapters/xvii-the-evening-at-rambouillet)

Present in the carriage, prompts Vincent to continue his discussion about fish, and is warned by Vincent about Robert's financial schemes.

### [XII: Edouard and Then Strouvilhou Visit Passavant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_counterfeiters_se/chapters/xii-edouard-and-then-strouvilhou-visit-passavant)

Her letter to Passavant is read, describing her and Vincent's hate-filled relationship and adventures in Africa.

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