Fleur Forsyte

Book III: To Let

Fleur, Soames's daughter, is a spirited and determined young woman who pursues a romance with Jon Forsyte, unaware of the full history between their families. She represents the new generation's desire to break free from old constraints.

Encounter

Soames's daughter, described as restless and wilful; he dotes on her and worries about her future.

Fine Fleur Forsyte

Fleur is sharp, curious, and determined, pressing Soames about the family feud and showing a modern, independent spirit that unsettles her father.

At Robin Hill

Present with Soames at the gallery; drops her handkerchief, which Jon picks up; described as pretty by Jon.

The Native Heath

Discussed by Winifred as a restless modern young woman with French taste and a determined nature.

VII: Fleur

Fleur is staying with Val and Holly for the weekend. She is self-possessed, quick, and deliberately orchestrates a secret meeting with Jon, later writing a letter confessing her love.

Idyll on Grass

Leads the early morning walk, expresses humanitarian views about chaining dogs, and orchestrates a cover story to avoid family suspicion.

Trio

Fleur orchestrates secret meetings with Jon and insists on discretion to avoid family conflict.

Duet

Cool and self-possessed, Fleur orchestrates their private meeting and insists Jon must go to Italy to convince their families.

Caprice

Fleur is emotional and late, encounters Michael Mont on the river, and later has a tense conversation with her father about her relationship with Jon.

I: Mother and Son

Absent but central to Jon's thoughts; her refusal to write to him is noted as a strategic move.

Fathers and Daughters

Meets June at her father's house; asks about the family feud; rows Jolyon across the river; reads Jon's letters by the river and dreams of him.

Meetings

Visits Robin Hill with Jon; remains self-possessed during the meeting with Irene and Jolyon; discusses art and modern attitudes.

In Green Street

Learns of her father's first marriage from Prosper Profond; feigns illness and later denies her love for Jon to Winifred.

Purely Forsyte Affairs

Soames plans to pick her up from Green Street; mentioned as gadding about too much.

Soames' Private Life

Soames's primary concern; he resolves to protect her future from any scandal.

June Takes a Hand

Visits June to discuss her relationship with Jon, deciding to end it to prevent him from suffering.

VIII: The Bit Between the Teeth

Takes the bit between her teeth, resolves to marry Jon secretly, researches Scottish marriage laws, and pressures Jon to elope despite his hesitation.

IX: The Fat in the Fire

Confronts her father about his past and her love for Jon; schemes to win her father's support.

Decision

Leaves Jon after their meeting; her words and enchantment drive Jon's internal conflict.

Timothy Prophesies

Present at Lord's wearing a new frock; her colorless demeanor and lack of eagerness betray her distress over her love affair.

I: Old Jolyon Walks

Jon's love interest, daughter of Soames, whose relationship with Jon is the source of tension.

Confession

Mentioned as Jon's fiancée; her father is Soames Forsyte, and she is the catalyst for the conflict.

Soames Cogitates

Soames worries about how Jolyon's death will affect her and her attachment to Jon.

The Fixed Idea

Driven by her fixed idea of love for Jon, she conceals her desperation and plans to visit him secretly.

Desperate

Visits Jon at Robin Hill, confesses her love, pleads with him not to give her up, desperate to overcome the past.

Embassy

Returns home late from a secret visit to Robin Hill, pale and tired, seeking her father's help to persuade Irene.

The Dark Tune

Devastated by Jon's decision; accuses Soames of betrayal; plays a dark tune repeatedly; roams the garden and stands by the river in despair.

Under the Oak-Tree

Mentioned as the object of Jon's love, whom he decides to give up.

Fleur's Wedding

The bride, marrying Michael Mont on the rebound from Jon Forsyte; she is emotionally conflicted and confides in June.

The Last of the Old Forsytes

Appears in Soames's memories of her wedding and her farewell to him.