The Lost Stradivarius · Character

Constance Temple

John's devoted sister, who narrates the story and worries about her brother's growing obsession.

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Also known as Constance, Miss Constance Temple

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John's wife, who becomes entangled in the tragic consequences of his obsession.

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With John Maltravers (romantic): Constance is John's devoted sister, but her intense emotional attachment and concern for him borders on romantic obsession. With Adrian Temple (family): Adrian is Constance's brother, and they share a close sibling bond, though Adrian is more detached and scholarly. With Jocelyn (friendship): Jocelyn is Constance's close companion and confidante, sharing her worries about John's behavior.

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John Maltravers
romantic · positive
Constance is John's devoted sister, but her intense emotional attachment and concern for… How this plays out →
Adrian Temple
family · positive
Jocelyn
friendship · positive
Mr. Gaskell
professional · positive
John Maltravers
romantic · positive
Constance is John's devoted sister, but her intense emotional attachment and concern for… How this plays out →
Adrian Temple
family · positive
John Maltravers
romantic · positive
Constance is John's devoted sister, but her intense emotional attachment and concern for… How this plays out →

John Maltravers
Constance is John's devoted sister, but her intense emotional attachment and concern for him borders on romantic obsession.
Adrian Temple
Adrian is Constance's brother, and they share a close sibling bond, though Adrian is more detached and scholarly.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn is Constance's close companion and confidante, sharing her worries about John's behavior.
Mr. Gaskell
Constance relies on Gaskell for information about John's state and trusts his loyalty to the family.
John Maltravers
Constance is John's devoted sister, but her intense emotional attachment and concern for him borders on romantic obsession.
Adrian Temple
Adrian is Constance's brother, and they share a close sibling bond, though Adrian is more detached and scholarly.
John Maltravers
Constance is John's devoted sister, but her intense emotional attachment and concern for him borders on romantic obsession.

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The Lost Stradivarius
John's wife, who becomes entangled in the tragic consequences of his obsession.
Miss Sophia Maltravers’ Story
John's wife, whose marriage and subsequent death are recounted by Sophia.
Chapter III
Visits Oxford with her mother; described as beautiful and virtuous, attracting John's attention.
V
Away in Scotland due to her aunt's illness, the object of John's affection.
Chapter VI
Thought of by John while sitting by the fire.
Chapter VIII
Present at Royston; her attachment to John grows; she is agitated when John faints and later speaks of her aversion to Adrian Temple's portrait.
IX
Nurses John during his convalescence and becomes formally betrothed to him.
The Summer and the Wedding
Devoted to John, but visibly distressed by his coldness; tries to win back his affection through music and entreaties.
Chapter XI
Deeply distressed by John's behavior; weeps after his rebuke.
XII
Dies from blood-poisoning after John's departure.
XIII
Deceased wife; her unopened letters to John are discovered by Sophia, highlighting neglect.
XIV
Accompanies her brother, becomes terrified and faints upon seeing the skeleton.
Mr. Gaskell’s Note
Mentioned as being with John in Naples when he took the violin to the ruined villa.

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