# Mrs. Unthank — The Great Impersonation character guide

> Mrs. Unthank in The Great Impersonation by E. Phillips Oppenheim.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Snapshot

Roger Unthank's mother, kept on at the Hall as Lady Dominey's attendant, nurses a mother's grief into open accusation of murder.

## Who they are

Mrs. Unthank holds the only position that lets her stay near the family she blames for her son's death, and she uses it without flinching, calling Sir Everard a murderer to his face in his own hall. Her bitterness is not merely personal; it is the village's verdict given voice, and her refusal to be managed by lawyers or masters makes her a living reproach to the returned baronet. As long as she has access to Lady Dominey, the old scandal stays open, and no impostor can feel entirely safe under her stare.

## In the story

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/viii)

Confronts Dominey upon his arrival, accusing him of murdering her son and driving his wife mad.

### [The Oak Room](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/ix)

Housekeeper and nurse to Lady Dominey, suspected by Mangan of being Dominey's enemy due to her son Roger's death.

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

Delivers Rosamund's summons to Dominey, showing clear antagonism.

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

Mentioned as the woman who stands between Lady Dominey and the sun; believed to pander to Rosamund's delusions; Dominey is advised to send her away.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned by Rosamund as being angry with her for throwing the stiletto into the well.

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

Defends her presence as Rosamund's companion; reacts with fear and defiance to Dominey's plan to send her away.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_impersonation_se/chapters/xxviii)

Protests the destruction of the Black Wood, accuses Dominey of being an impostor, and is forced to leave with her son.

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