# Frederick — The Enchanted April character guide

> Frederick in The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the original Frederick

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Who they are

A mysterious figure often referenced as a past love or memory.

## Relationships

### [Mrs. Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_arbuthnot)

_romantic_

Frederick is Mrs. Arbuthnot's estranged husband, and their interactions are marked by longing, tension, and a slow rekindling of affection.

### [Mrs. Fisher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_fisher)

_social_

Frederick and Mrs. Fisher are polite acquaintances, with Frederick often deferring to her as an older, authoritative figure.

### [Scrap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/scrap)

_friendship_

Frederick and Scrap share a light, friendly camaraderie, with Scrap often teasing him about his romantic troubles.

### [Mrs. Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_wilkins)

_friendship_

Frederick is kind and appreciative of Mrs. Wilkins' gentle nature, and they share a supportive, platonic bond.

### [Mrs. Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_arbuthnot)

_romantic_

Frederick is Mrs. Arbuthnot's estranged husband, and their interactions are marked by longing, tension, and a slow rekindling of affection.

### [Mrs. Fisher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_fisher)

_social_

Frederick and Mrs. Fisher are polite acquaintances, with Frederick often deferring to her as an older, authoritative figure.

### [Mrs. Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_arbuthnot)

_romantic_

Frederick is Mrs. Arbuthnot's estranged husband, and their interactions are marked by longing, tension, and a slow rekindling of affection.

### [Scrap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/scrap)

_friendship_

Frederick and Scrap share a light, friendly camaraderie, with Scrap often teasing him about his romantic troubles.

### [Scrap](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/scrap)

_friendship_

Frederick and Scrap share a light, friendly camaraderie, with Scrap often teasing him about his romantic troubles.

### [Mrs. Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_wilkins)

_friendship_

Frederick is kind and appreciative of Mrs. Wilkins' gentle nature, and they share a supportive, platonic bond.

### [Mrs. Fisher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_fisher)

_social_

Frederick and Mrs. Fisher are polite acquaintances, with Frederick often deferring to her as an older, authoritative figure.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/chapters/ii)

Mrs. Arbuthnot's husband; works away from home, is jovial and freehanded when he appears, but bears no resemblance to the original Frederick of their early marriage; Mrs. Arbuthnot prays for him but feels distant.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/chapters/iv)

Gives Rose £100 without asking questions; is away working and unaware of her departure.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/chapters/xi)

Referenced in Mrs. Arbuthnot's thoughts; she fears writing to him due to his likely indifferent response and the pain it would cause.

### [XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/chapters/xvi)

Mentioned as the object of Rose's hope that San Salvatore might change him.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/chapters/xx)

Arrives at San Salvatore and is found by Rose in the drawing-room.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/chapters/xxi)

Arrives at San Salvatore, reunites with Rose, and is overwhelmed by the situation, forgetting Lady Caroline temporarily.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/chapters/xxii)

Finds Scrap to thank her for her loyalty and declares he will adore her forever; kisses her hand before hurrying to Rose.

## Links

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