# Lady Frances Montgomery — The Great Roxhythe character guide > Lady Frances Montgomery in The Great Roxhythe by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Frances, Fanny, Fan, Lady Fanny, Montgomery **First appearance:** 0016-iii-her-ladyship ## Snapshot A spirited noblewoman whose wit and warmth draw Roxhythe's attention — and whose heart is caught in the tangle of his dangerous double life. ## Who they are Lady Frances moves easily in the glittering, morally loose world of Whitehall, where flirtation is a game and the devil is never idle. She is drawn to Roxhythe's charm and daring, yet the rival she cannot name — his secret work abroad — costs her bitter tears. Her presence humanizes the intrigue, showing what Roxhythe's devotion to the King's business actually costs the people who love him. ## Relationships ### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe) _romantic_ Lady Frances Montgomery is deeply in love with Lord Roxhythe, though their relationship is complicated by his secretive and dangerous life. ### [Lord Danby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_danby) _social_ Lady Frances Montgomery and Lord Danby are acquaintances at court, with Danby occasionally using her connection to Roxhythe for his own ends. ### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe) _romantic_ Lady Frances Montgomery is deeply in love with Lord Roxhythe, though their relationship is complicated by his secretive and dangerous life. ### [Lord Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_roxhythe) _romantic_ Lady Frances Montgomery is deeply in love with Lord Roxhythe, though their relationship is complicated by his secretive and dangerous life. ### [Lord Danby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_danby) _social_ Lady Frances Montgomery and Lord Danby are acquaintances at court, with Danby occasionally using her connection to Roxhythe for his own ends. ### [Lord Danby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/characters/lord_danby) _social_ Lady Frances Montgomery and Lord Danby are acquaintances at court, with Danby occasionally using her connection to Roxhythe for his own ends. ## In the story ### [The Great Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/the-great-roxhythe) Woman caught in Roxhythe's orbit, representing personal cost of his ambitions. ### [III: Her Ladyship](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iii-her-ladyship) Returns from Spain and hosts a reception where she reconnects with Roxhythe and captivates Christopher Dart. ### [IV: Her Ladyship's Perplexity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iv-her-ladyship-s-perplexity) Expresses her perplexity about Christopher Dart's loyalty to Roxhythe and her conviction that Roxhythe is a clever plotter hiding behind a mask of frivolity. ### [VII: The First Seed of Doubt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/vii-the-first-seed-of-doubt) She warns Christopher against trusting Roxhythe, expressing concern that he will be hurt. ### [IX: The Growth of the Seed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/ix-the-growth-of-the-seed) Mentioned as having questioned Christopher about Roxhythe's movements. ### [XI: Unrest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/xi-unrest) Acts as hostess at Bevan Court, discusses the De Witt murders with Christopher, and shows a pragmatic, hardened view of politics. ### [Book III: Quo Vadis?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/book-iii-quo-vadis) Roxhythe's love interest, representing personal stakes amidst political intrigue. ### [II: The Husband](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/ii-the-husband) Hostess who comforts Millicent after the confrontation, offering practical advice and reassurance. ### [III: The Challenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iii-the-challenge) Confronts Roxhythe about his involvement with Lady Crewe, expresses relief that no serious harm was done, and receives his confession of esteem and affection. ### [IV: Progression](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iv-progression) Confides in Christopher about the Crewe-Roxhythe affair and her concerns over Danby's inquiries into her husband's politics. ### [I: The New Master](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/i-the-new-master) Returns from Scotland, speaks with Roxhythe at Whitehall, sends a note to Christopher, persuades him to apply for a secretary position with Sir Richard Worth. ### [IV: The Meeting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iv-the-meeting) Hosts the Darts and later confronts Roxhythe about his manipulation of Christopher. ### [VI: The Decision](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/vi-the-decision) Christopher's confidante and friend, who listens to his sorrow and offers comfort before his departure. ### [IV: The King His Triumph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/iv-the-king-his-triumph) Grieves over Stafford's sentence and reads a cheerful letter from Christopher. ### [February, 1685](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/vii-february-1685) Confronts Roxhythe about his past intrigues and warns him of his vulnerability. ### [VIII: The Losing Game](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/viii-the-losing-game) Visits Roxhythe to offer comfort and warn him of danger from King James, but is unable to penetrate his emotional defenses. ### [IX: The Sunderlands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/ix-the-sunderlands) Lady Sunderland meets Roxhythe at a soirée and later reports to her husband about her conversations with Trenchard and Roxhythe. ### [X: The Shot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/x-the-shot) Reads Christopher's letter to Roxhythe, relays his message, and discusses politics and Roxhythe's schemes with him. ### [XI: The Great Roxhythe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_roxhythe_se/chapters/xi-the-great-roxhythe) Summoned to Roxhythe's deathbed, she comforts him and promises to care for John. ## 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