# Miss Sturch — The Dead Secret character guide

> Miss Sturch in The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dear Miss Sturch, dear Miss Sturch

**First appearance:** 0007-iii-the-bride-and-bridegroom

## Who they are

A friend of the Franklands who provides companionship to Rosamond.

## Relationships

### [Rosamond Frankland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dead_secret_se/characters/rosamond_frankland)

_friendship_

Miss Sturch is a close friend and confidante to Rosamond, offering companionship and support.

### [Mr. Phippen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dead_secret_se/characters/mr_phippen)

_social_

Miss Sturch and Mr. Phippen are acquaintances within the same social circle, with no deep connection.

### [Rosamond Frankland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dead_secret_se/characters/rosamond_frankland)

_friendship_

Miss Sturch is a close friend and confidante to Rosamond, offering companionship and support.

### [Mr. Phippen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dead_secret_se/characters/mr_phippen)

_social_

Miss Sturch and Mr. Phippen are acquaintances within the same social circle, with no deep connection.

### [Rosamond Frankland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dead_secret_se/characters/rosamond_frankland)

_friendship_

Miss Sturch is a close friend and confidante to Rosamond, offering companionship and support.

## In the story

### [I: Fifteen Years After](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_dead_secret_se/chapters/i-fifteen-years-after)

The governess at the vicarage; a perpetually smiling, methodical woman who manages the children.

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