Mrs. Jazeph

Rosamond Frankland

Mrs. Jazeph (Sarah Leeson) is Rosamond's biological mother, but their relationship is defined by secrecy, guilt, and hidden maternal love.

Mr. Orridge

Mr. Orridge is the physician attending to Mrs. Jazeph during her illness, showing professional concern.

Sarah Leeson

Mrs. Jazeph and Sarah Leeson are the same person, creating an internal psychological struggle of identity and concealment.

Leonard Frankland

Leonard interacts with Mrs. Jazeph as a household visitor, unaware of her true identity as his wife's mother.

Mr. Munder

Mr. Munder is the lawyer handling Mrs. Jazeph's legal affairs, maintaining a formal and businesslike relationship.

Mr. Orridge

Mr. Orridge is the physician attending to Mrs. Jazeph during her illness, showing professional concern.

Rosamond Frankland

Mrs. Jazeph (Sarah Leeson) is Rosamond's biological mother, but their relationship is defined by secrecy, guilt, and hidden maternal love.

Rosamond Frankland

Mrs. Jazeph (Sarah Leeson) is Rosamond's biological mother, but their relationship is defined by secrecy, guilt, and hidden maternal love.

Mr. Orridge

Mr. Orridge is the physician attending to Mrs. Jazeph during her illness, showing professional concern.

Sarah Leeson

Mrs. Jazeph and Sarah Leeson are the same person, creating an internal psychological struggle of identity and concealment.

Sarah Leeson

Mrs. Jazeph and Sarah Leeson are the same person, creating an internal psychological struggle of identity and concealment.

Mr. Munder

Mr. Munder is the lawyer handling Mrs. Jazeph's legal affairs, maintaining a formal and businesslike relationship.

Book III

Arrives as a nurse to Rosamond's child, displaying unsettling familiarity with the past and the Treverton family.

III: Mrs. Jazeph

Housekeeper at Mrs. Norbury's; volunteers to nurse Rosamond Frankland after learning she is Captain Treverton's daughter; shows nervousness and agitation.

IV: The New Nurse

The new nurse; behaves restlessly, asks anxious questions about Porthgenna Tower, and whispers a warning to Rosamond before being dismissed.

V: A Council of Three

Referenced as the nurse who whispered the warning about the Myrtle Room; her behavior and possible motives are the central subject of discussion.

VI: Another Surprise

Defends Mrs. Frankland against Mrs. Norbury's accusations, leading to her dismissal; leaves without accepting unearned wages.

Book IV

Her earlier role as nurse and dismissal are recalled as secrets are uncovered.

V: Mozart Plays Farewell

Sarah is referred to as Mrs. Jazeph in the context of her disguise; she is the niece of Uncle Joseph and the central figure in the farewell scene.

I: An Old Friend and a New Scheme

Her departure for Cornwall and actions at Porthgenna are the subject of the letter; all trace of her and her companion is lost.

III: Approaching the Precipice

Discussed as the mysterious visitor who fainted and warned against the Myrtle Room; Leonard suspects she is the vanished servant.

Book VI

Her earlier role as nurse and her dismissal are recalled, linking her to the secrets of Porthgenna.

I: Uncle Joseph

Identified as Sarah Leeson, the same person who served as a nurse to Rosamond. Her marriage to Jazeph is described as unhappy, and she is the subject of Uncle Joseph's plea.

Waiting and Hoping

The central figure of the chapter, though not present; her health and emotional state are the focus of concern.