# Duchess of Beltshire — The House of Mirth character guide

> Duchess of Beltshire in The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Beltshire

**First appearance:** 0011-xi

## Who they are

An English duchess visiting New York.

## Relationships

### [Lily Bart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/characters/lily_bart)

_social_

A patronizing acquaintance who uses Lily as a decorative social asset without genuine friendship.

### [Lily Bart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/characters/lily_bart)

_social_

A patronizing acquaintance who uses Lily as a decorative social asset without genuine friendship.

### [Lily Bart](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_house_of_mirth_se/characters/lily_bart)

_social_

A patronizing acquaintance who uses Lily as a decorative social asset without genuine friendship.

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