The Haunted Hotel · Character

Lady Montbarry

The new Lady Montbarry, black-robed and glittering-eyed, arrives at Agnes's door with a question — and a reputation that precedes her across Europe.

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Also known as Montbarry, the new Lady Montbarry, Young Lady Montbarry

First appearance: the haunted hotel

As a major figure in The Haunted Hotel, Lady Montbarry is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Accompanies her husband to Italy; described as gracious but involved in suspicious circumstances surrounding Ferrari's disappearance.

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Lady Montbarry first appears in 0001 the haunted hotel.

With Agnes Lockwood (family): Agnes is the devoted former fiancée of the late Lord Montbarry and maintains a respectful, sorrowful bond with his mother, Lady Montbarry. With Mrs. Ferrari (professional): Lady Montbarry employs Mrs. Ferrari as a servant, but their interactions are marked by mutual suspicion and hidden secrets. With Henry Westwick (family): Henry is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is strained by grief and the dark secrets surrounding the family.

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Agnes Lockwood
family · positive
Agnes is the devoted former fiancée of the late Lord Montbarry and maintains a… How this plays out →
Mrs. Ferrari
professional · ambivalent
Henry Westwick
family · ambivalent
Francis Westwick
family · positive
Henry Westwick
family · ambivalent
Mrs. Ferrari
professional · ambivalent
Agnes Lockwood
family · positive
Agnes is the devoted former fiancée of the late Lord Montbarry and maintains a… How this plays out →
Agnes Lockwood
family · positive
Agnes is the devoted former fiancée of the late Lord Montbarry and maintains a… How this plays out →
Henry Westwick
family · ambivalent
Mrs. Ferrari
professional · ambivalent
Francis Westwick
family · positive
Francis Westwick
family · positive

Agnes Lockwood
Agnes is the devoted former fiancée of the late Lord Montbarry and maintains a respectful, sorrowful bond with his mother, Lady Montbarry.
Mrs. Ferrari
Lady Montbarry employs Mrs. Ferrari as a servant, but their interactions are marked by mutual suspicion and hidden secrets.
Henry Westwick
Henry is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is strained by grief and the dark secrets surrounding the family.
Francis Westwick
Francis is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is marked by his attempts to protect her from the family's scandal.
Henry Westwick
Henry is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is strained by grief and the dark secrets surrounding the family.
Mrs. Ferrari
Lady Montbarry employs Mrs. Ferrari as a servant, but their interactions are marked by mutual suspicion and hidden secrets.
Agnes Lockwood
Agnes is the devoted former fiancée of the late Lord Montbarry and maintains a respectful, sorrowful bond with his mother, Lady Montbarry.
Agnes Lockwood
Agnes is the devoted former fiancée of the late Lord Montbarry and maintains a respectful, sorrowful bond with his mother, Lady Montbarry.
Henry Westwick
Henry is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is strained by grief and the dark secrets surrounding the family.
Mrs. Ferrari
Lady Montbarry employs Mrs. Ferrari as a servant, but their interactions are marked by mutual suspicion and hidden secrets.
Francis Westwick
Francis is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is marked by his attempts to protect her from the family's scandal.
Francis Westwick
Francis is Lady Montbarry's son, and their relationship is marked by his attempts to protect her from the family's scandal.

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Lady Montbarry appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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Accompanies her husband to Italy; described as gracious but involved in suspicious circumstances surrounding Ferrari's disappearance.
VII
Announces Lord Montbarry's death through solicitors; advised by lawyers to leave for London; Baron Rivar may accompany her.
VIII
Interviewed by the Commissioners; described as worn and ill, she provides details of Lord Montbarry's illness and her care for him.
XI
Lady Montbarry confronts Agnes, asking about Ferrari's use of Agnes's name. She displays fear and a sense of retribution, claiming Agnes is the instrument of her doom.
XIV
Hosts Miss Haldane's visit and becomes friendly with the Carbury household.
XV
Writes to Agnes from Paris, persuading Lord Montbarry to continue to Venice and requesting Agnes to bring the children.
XVI
Lady Montbarry remains in Paris with the Montbarrys; she advises Henry to wait and trust in time, and promises to help him with Agnes.
XXI
Lady Montbarry arranges the room swap and later tries to comfort little Marian after the blood spot incident.

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