The Law of the Four Just Men · Character
Martha Grey
A woman whose story is woven into the narrative.
minor
Also known as Martha
First appearance: the man who died twice
Martha Grey shows up with force in The Man Who Was Happy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Martha Grey first appears in 0005 the man who died twice.
In The Man Who Was Happy: Referred to as Mrs. Prothero, she is Lord Pertham's bigamous wife. Pertham describes her as a good, pure woman, and he killed her half-brother to protect their happiness.
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- Noble Household Drama
- Core Vigilante Circle
- Protagonist
- Minor and Supporting Cast
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