# Frank Greystock — The Eustace Diamonds character guide > Frank Greystock in The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Frank, Mr. Frank Greystock, Mr. Greystock, Greystock, cousin Frank **First appearance:** 0003-iv-frank-greystock ## Snapshot A rising lawyer and MP, Lizzie's cousin and defender, torn between his love for Lucy Morris and the expensive ambitions of a man who has learned to live among the rich. ## Who they are Frank Greystock is dual in character: on the banks of the Bob he tells himself the world lost for love would be well lost, and in Westminster he swears he will win the game whatever it costs his heart. He is in debt, in Parliament, and in love with a governess with no fortune — and he is also Lizzie's cousin, which makes him her champion when Lord Fawn and Mr. Camperdown close in. His divided nature is the novel's central question: whether a man of ambition can be true to himself and to Lucy at once. ## Relationships ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _romantic_ Frank is Lizzie's cousin and former lover, torn between his attraction to her and his sense of honor toward Lucy Morris. ### [Lord Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lord_fawn) _rivalry_ Frank and Lord Fawn are antagonists, competing for Lizzie's hand and clashing over her dishonesty and the diamond affair. ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lucy_morris) _romantic_ Frank is genuinely in love with Lucy Morris and intends to marry her, though his flirtation with Lizzie strains their relationship. ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _romantic_ Frank is Lizzie's cousin and former lover, torn between his attraction to her and his sense of honor toward Lucy Morris. ### [Lizzie Eustace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lizzie_eustace) _romantic_ Frank is Lizzie's cousin and former lover, torn between his attraction to her and his sense of honor toward Lucy Morris. ### [Lord Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lord_fawn) _rivalry_ Frank and Lord Fawn are antagonists, competing for Lizzie's hand and clashing over her dishonesty and the diamond affair. ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lucy_morris) _romantic_ Frank is genuinely in love with Lucy Morris and intends to marry her, though his flirtation with Lizzie strains their relationship. ### [Lord Fawn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lord_fawn) _rivalry_ Frank and Lord Fawn are antagonists, competing for Lizzie's hand and clashing over her dishonesty and the diamond affair. ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/lucy_morris) _romantic_ Frank is genuinely in love with Lucy Morris and intends to marry her, though his flirtation with Lizzie strains their relationship. ## In the story ### [Lucy Morris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/iii-lucy-morris) The barrister son of the dean; he found Lucy a 'most agreeable companion' but is warned by his mother about the impropriety of courting a governess. ### [Frank Greystock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/iv-frank-greystock) The chapter's focus, a barrister and MP, son of the Dean of Bobsborough, financially strained but rising in his career. ### [The Eustace Necklace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/v-the-eustace-necklace) Mentioned as the friend to whom John Eustace reported that Mr. Camperdown intended to 'jump upon' Lizzie; not directly involved in the chapter's events. ### [Lady Linlithgow's Mission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/vi-lady-linlithgow-s-mission) Present at the start, he advises Lizzie to see her aunt and leaves before the confrontation, promising to return the next day. ### [Mr. Burke’s Speeches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/vii-mr-burke-s-speeches) His parliamentary speech on behalf of the Sawab of Mygawb is defended by Lucy and criticized by Lord Fawn. ### [The Conquering Hero Comes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/viii-the-conquering-hero-comes) Promised to return but never comes, leading Lizzie to consider other options. ### [Lord Fawn at His Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xi-lord-fawn-at-his-office) Mentioned as having spread the news of the engagement and as a potential rival; Lord Fawn resents him. ### [I Only Thought of It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xii-i-only-thought-of-it) Visits Fawn Court ostensibly to see his cousin Lizzie, but confesses to Lucy that he only thought of marrying Lizzie for her money and beauty, not love. ### [Showing What Frank Greystock Did](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xiii-showing-what-frank-greystock-did) Visits Fawn Court, declares his love to Lucy, writes a marriage proposal letter, and posts it. Later discusses Lizzie's diamond case with John Eustace, reflecting on marriage and ambition. ### [Doan't Thou Marry for Munny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xiv-doan-t-thou-marry-for-munny) Visited Fawn Court and walked with Lucy Morris in Lady Fawn's absence. ### [I'll Give You a Hundred Guinea Brooch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xv-i-ll-give-you-a-hundred-guinea-brooch) Proposes to Lucy via letter, declaring his love and asking her to marry him. ### [Certainly an Heirloom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xvi-certainly-an-heirloom) Acts as Lizzie's legal and personal champion, confronting Lord Fawn and demanding the engagement be upheld; later attends a meeting at Mr. Camperdown's chambers. ### [XVIII: “And I Have Nothing to Give”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xviii-and-i-have-nothing-to-give) Defends his cousin Lizzie Eustace against Lady Fawn's hostility, while reaffirming his love for Lucy Morris. Struggles with his dual nature between love and ambition. ### [As My Brother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xix-as-my-brother) Visits Lizzie multiple times, discusses poetry and her engagement, and is drawn into her emotional manipulation. He reflects on the difference between Lizzie and Lucy Morris. ### [The Diamonds Become Troublesome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xx-the-diamonds-become-troublesome) Writes a letter to Lord Fawn defending Lizzie's claim to the diamonds and visits her frequently. ### [XXI: “Ianthe’s Soul”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxi-ianthe-s-soul) Lizzie thinks he might sympathize with her, but she fears that such sympathy would be dangerous if she decides to proceed with the Fawn marriage. ### [Lady Eustace Procures a Pony for the Use of Her Cousin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxii-lady-eustace-procures-a-pony-for-the-use-of-her-cousin) Lizzie's cousin, who writes to announce his impending visit to Portray with his friend Mr. Herriot. ### [Frank Greystock's First Visit to Portray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxiii-frank-greystock-s-first-visit-to-portray) Visits Portray Castle to discuss Lizzie's legal and romantic troubles; brings a friend and provisions for a holiday. ### [Showing What Frank Greystock Thought About Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxiv-showing-what-frank-greystock-thought-about-marriage) Visits Lizzie at Portray Castle, struggles with his engagement to Lucy Morris while being drawn to Lizzie, and loses his way on the ride back. ### [Mr. Dove's Opinion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxv-mr-dove-s-opinion) Lizzie's cousin, who repeated her initial statement about the diamonds being given in London. ### [Mr. Gowran Is Very Funny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxvi-mr-gowran-is-very-funny) Visits Lizzie to discuss the necklace, feels sympathy for her plight, but is conflicted about advising her to surrender the jewels. ### [Lucy Morris Misbehaves](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxvii-lucy-morris-misbehaves) Referenced as Lucy's fiancé and the subject of Lord Fawn's criticism; Lucy defends his honor. ### [Mr. Dove in His Chambers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxviii-mr-dove-in-his-chambers) Frank defends Lizzie's right to the diamonds in a heated exchange with Lord Fawn and Mr. Camperdown, asserting that she is being cruelly treated and that Lord Fawn's behavior is inexcusable. ### [XXIX: “I Had Better Go Away”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxix-i-had-better-go-away) Mentioned as Lucy's lover; Lord Fawn considers him a scoundrel, but Lucy defends his honor. ### [Mr. Greystock's Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxx-mr-greystock-s-troubles) Visits his family at Bobsborough; discusses Lizzie's broken engagement and the necklace dispute; receives Lucy's letter about her departure from Fawn Court. ### [Frank Greystock's Second Visit to Portray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxi-frank-greystock-s-second-visit-to-portray) Visits Portray Castle to discuss Lizzie's business, advises her on the diamonds, and defends Lucy Morris against Lizzie's criticism. ### [Mr. and Mrs. Hittaway in Scotland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxii-mr-and-mrs-hittaway-in-scotland) Lizzie's cousin; reported to have been seen embracing and kissing Lizzie, raising questions about his intentions with Lucy Morris. ### [It Won't Be True](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxiii-it-won-t-be-true) Frank's letter to Lucy supports her move to Lady Linlithgow, and Lucy defends his honor against family suspicions. ### [Lady Linlithgow at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxiv-lady-linlithgow-at-home) Frank is Lucy's secret fiancé; Lady Linlithgow suspects he will marry Lizzie Eustace for money. ### [Too Bad for Sympathy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxv-too-bad-for-sympathy) Struggles with his conscience over his engagement to Lucy Morris, tempted by Lizzie Eustace's wealth and beauty. ### [Nappie's Grey Horse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xxxviii-nappie-s-grey-horse) Rides alongside Lizzie and Lord George, participating in the hunt and joking about coaching duties. ### [XL: “You Are Not Angry?”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xl-you-are-not-angry) Lizzie's cousin, who rode Mr. Nappie's horse and assures Lizzie he is not angry, though he feels uneasy about the obligation. ### [Likewise the Bears in Couples Agree](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xli-likewise-the-bears-in-couples-agree) Stays at Portray but refuses to hunt; walks with Mr. Emilius and gives vague answers about Portray's income. ### [Sunday Morning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xlii-sunday-morning) Frank is present in the smoking-room when Lord George discusses Sir Griffin's engagement, but he remains largely silent. ### [Life at Portray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xliii-life-at-portray) Mentioned as Lizzie's cousin and potential protector; Lizzie believes he may have ended his relationship with Lucy Morris. ### [The Journey to London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xlv-the-journey-to-london) Receives Lizzie's note and visits her the next morning. ### [Lucy Morris in Brook Street](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xlvi-lucy-morris-in-brook-street) Mentioned by Lucy and Lady Fawn as the man Lucy hopes to marry; Lady Fawn doubts his intentions. ### [Matching Priory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xlvii-matching-priory) Mentioned as Lizzie's cousin and advisor; she refused police search on his advice; believed to have set the Lizzieite party on foot. ### [Bunfit and Gager](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/xlix-bunfit-and-gager) Defends his cousin Lizzie against John Eustace and Mr. Camperdown, but fails to sway them; vents frustration on Lord Fawn. ### [Confidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/li-confidence) Mentioned as Lizzie's cousin and a lawyer whose opinion she cites regarding the diamonds being her own. ### [Mrs. Carbuncle Goes to the Theatre](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lii-mrs-carbuncle-goes-to-the-theatre) Visits Lizzie, shows sympathy, and advises her to go to Scotland to escape the police. ### [Lizzie's Sickroom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/liii-lizzie-s-sickroom) Frank visits Lizzie daily, offering counsel and philosophical reflections on dishonesty, while urging her to leave London for Scotland. ### [Job's Comforters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lvi-job-s-comforters) Actively pressures Lord Fawn for a written explanation regarding his broken engagement with Lizzie, believing Lord Fawn is bound to marry her. ### [Mr. Gowran Up in London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lix-mr-gowran-up-in-london) Rumored to be engaged to Lizzie; Lucy's lover who has been neglecting her. ### [Let It Be as Though It Had Never Been](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lx-let-it-be-as-though-it-had-never-been) Discussed as likely to pursue Lizzie Eustace for her money, leaving Lucy Morris abandoned; his debts and social ambitions are cited as reasons for his behavior. ### [Lizzie's Great Friend](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxi-lizzie-s-great-friend) Mentioned as Lizzie's cousin who insulted Lord Fawn; Lizzie claims he is like a brother to her. ### [LXII: “You Know Where My Heart Is”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxii-you-know-where-my-heart-is) Confesses financial distress, refuses Lizzie's loan offer, and discusses the diamond theft investigation. ### [LXIV: Lizzie's Last Scheme](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxiv-lizzie-s-last-scheme) Referenced as the object of Lizzie's scheme and Lucy's love; Lizzie claims he loves her and not Lucy. ### [Tribute](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxv-tribute) Urges Lizzie to leave London, condemns her associates, but is torn by his attraction to her; also worries about his debts and his engagement to Lucy. ### [The Aspirations of Mr. Emilius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxvi-the-aspirations-of-mr-emilius) Mentioned as having called at Scotland Yard to learn about the diamond case but could learn nothing. ### [LXVII: The Eye of the Public](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxvii-the-eye-of-the-public) Continues to interfere in Lord Fawn's affairs regarding the engagement. ### [Lizzie Is Threatened with the Treadmill](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxi-lizzie-is-threatened-with-the-treadmill) Visits Lizzie after the diamond theft is exposed; she tries to win his sympathy and avoid full confession. ### [Lizzie's Last Lover](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxiii-lizzie-s-last-lover) Mentioned as the man Lizzie still hopes to marry, causing her to reject Mr. Emilius. ### [Lizzie at the Police-Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxiv-lizzie-at-the-police-court) Accompanies Lizzie to court, defends her against the barrister's insinuations, and supports her throughout the ordeal. ### [Lord George Gives His Reasons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxv-lord-george-gives-his-reasons) Mentioned as attending Lizzie down to Scotland. ### [Lizzie Returns to Scotland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxvi-lizzie-returns-to-scotland) Accompanies Lizzie to Scotland; firmly rejects her romantic advances and reaffirms his commitment to Lucy Morris, despite financial concerns. ### [The Story of Lucy Morris Is Concluded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxvii-the-story-of-lucy-morris-is-concluded) Visits Lucy at Fawn Court on her first day back, reconciles with her, and eventually marries her. ### [The Trial](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxviii-the-trial) Feels ambivalent about Lizzie's escape from testifying; receives a copy of her medical certificate. ### [Once More at Portray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/chapters/lxxix-once-more-at-portray) Referenced by Lizzie as one of the lovers who ill-used her, contributing to her sense of victimization. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters/frank_greystock - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eustace_diamonds_se/characters