# Caroline — The Great Impersonation character guide

> Caroline in The Great Impersonation by E. Phillips Oppenheim.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0005-vi

## Snapshot

A woman tethered to the Dominey estate by old grief and older claims, Caroline watches the returned baronet with an intimacy no one else can match.

## Who they are

Caroline belongs to the household's shadow-life, bound to Lady Dominey's care and to memories of the night Roger Unthank vanished. Her presence unsettles the returned Everard, because she alone might notice the small wrongnesses in a man who should be familiar. Whether she is nurse, confidante, or keeper of inconvenient truths, her watchfulness makes her a quiet threat to any imposture and a reminder that the past at Dominey Hall has never been properly buried.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/v)

The Duchess of Worcester, receives Dominey and discusses his changed demeanor and financial situation.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xv)

The Duchess, expresses annoyance about Princess Eiderstrom's visit and questions Dominey about his acquaintance with her.

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

Acts as hostess during the dinner, managing conversation and warning her husband to avoid political topics.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xvii)

Converses with Dominey about his changed behavior and the mystery of Roger Unthank's death; present when Doctor Harrison arrives.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xviii)

Briefly present at the start of the chapter, withdrawing when the doctor requests a private conversation.

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

Warns Dominey against encouraging Stephanie; advises him to be careful for Rosamund's sake; observes the dynamics between Dominey and Stephanie.

### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xxiii)

Guests at the house party; observes Dominey's love for Rosamund; approves of the visit; comments on the mysterious Mr. Ludwig Miller.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xxvii)

Mentioned as having commented on Rosamund's social success.

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