# Mrs. Pierce — The Diary character guide

> Mrs. Pierce in The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Pierce, pretty Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. Belle Pierce

**First appearance:** 0003-january-1659-60

## Who they are

Wife of Mr. Pierce, a beautiful and fashionable woman.

## In the story

### [April 1662](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/april-1662)

Spotted at Portsmouth; Pepys speaks with her but misses her lodgings.

### [December 1665](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/december-1665)

Mrs. Pierce hosts a music gathering with excellent company, including Mrs. Knipp and Mr. Coleman.

### [March 1666–67](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/march-1666-67)

Stays with the Pepyses, dining and dancing, along with her husband and witty son James.

### [August 1667](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/august-1667)

Sits near Pepys at the playhouse and interacts with him during the intervals.

### [August 1668](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/august-1668)

Attends a dance at Batelier's; she is big with child.

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