The Eustace Diamonds · Character

Lady Glencora Palliser

The leading star of fashionable London, who calls twice on Lizzie, carries the Duke of Omnium's compliments, and makes disgrace look almost like distinction.

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Also known as Lady Glencora, Glencora, Palliser

First appearance: Matching Priory

As a supporting figure in The Eustace Diamonds, Lady Glencora Palliser is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Hosts the party where Lizzie wears the diamonds; discusses the scandal with Madame Goesler and Lady Chiltern.

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Lady Glencora Palliser arrives at Lizzie's drawing-room to convey the Duke's sympathy over the lost diamonds and to whisper encouragement about a coming visitor. Her notice is worth more than money to Lizzie, who reads in it proof that the scandal may yet blow over and that her position is recovering. Glencora's easy, amused interest in the affair shows how the great world treats a scandal as entertainment, and her approval becomes one of the prizes Lizzie schemes hardest to keep.

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Extended Society and Minor Characters
Eustace Diamonds Circle
Political Associates
Greystock Family

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Aftermath
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The Diamonds Are Seen in Public
Hosts the party where Lizzie wears the diamonds; discusses the scandal with Madame Goesler and Lady Chiltern.
Matching Priory
Hostess at Matching Priory; reads and shares Barrington Erle's letters about the scandal; expresses admiration for Lizzie's cleverness.
I Suppose I May Say a Word
Visits Lizzie to offer sympathy and support; decides to intervene to restore Lizzie's engagement to Lord Fawn; writes to the Duke about the case.
Quints or Semitenths
Hosts the dinner and attempts to pressure Lord Fawn into reconciling with Lizzie Eustace.
Lizzie's Great Friend
Mentioned as a friend of Lizzie's and a powerful figure; Lizzie threatens to involve her and the Duke of Omnium.
LXII: “You Know Where My Heart Is”
Visited Lizzie and brought a message from the Duke of Omnium.
LXVII: The Eye of the Public
Asks Lord Fawn about the marriage with effrontery, showing interest in Lizzie's fate.
What Was Said About It All at Matching
Hosts the party at Matching Priory, defends Lizzie Eustace, and engages in lively debate about the scandal.

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