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Letty Grayson

A romantic young woman who loses her heart to a masked stranger at a ball, she finds herself caught between a dream and the demands of family.

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Also known as Letty, Miss Letty, Letitia Grayson, Letitia

First appearance: A Lady in Distress

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The lady in distress, rescued from Markham by the Merriots; she is bewildered and taken upstairs by Miss Merriot.

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Letty Grayson is young, impressionable, and utterly captivated by the mysterious Black Domino who calls her by her name and promises to find her again by the glint of a strange gold ring. She is the kind of girl who believes in adventures and perfect hours, and her innocent longing for the Unknown makes her vulnerable to the very real dangers swirling around her. Her romantic entanglement draws her into the orbit of the Tremaines and their enemies, where fairy-tale promises may prove far more perilous than she imagines.

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Romantic
Social
Other

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Mr. Markham
romantic · positive
Robin Tremaine
romantic · positive
Sir Anthony Fanshawe
social · positive
Prudence Tremaine
friendship · ambivalent
Sir Anthony Fanshawe
social · positive
Robin Tremaine
romantic · positive
Robin Tremaine
romantic · positive
Mr. Markham
romantic · positive
Mr. Markham
romantic · positive
Prudence Tremaine
friendship · ambivalent
Sir Anthony Fanshawe
social · positive
Prudence Tremaine
friendship · ambivalent

Mr. Markham
Letty and Mr. Markham are involved in a flirtatious, romantic courtship with playful tension.
Robin Tremaine
Letty is infatuated with Robin, pursuing him with romantic interest that is not fully reciprocated.
Sir Anthony Fanshawe
Letty and Sir Anthony are friendly acquaintances, sharing light social banter.
Prudence Tremaine
Letty and Prudence are friends, though Letty's romantic interest in Robin sometimes causes strain.
Sir Anthony Fanshawe
Letty and Sir Anthony are friendly acquaintances, sharing light social banter.
Robin Tremaine
Letty is infatuated with Robin, pursuing him with romantic interest that is not fully reciprocated.
Robin Tremaine
Letty is infatuated with Robin, pursuing him with romantic interest that is not fully reciprocated.
Mr. Markham
Letty and Mr. Markham are involved in a flirtatious, romantic courtship with playful tension.
Mr. Markham
Letty and Mr. Markham are involved in a flirtatious, romantic courtship with playful tension.
Prudence Tremaine
Letty and Prudence are friends, though Letty's romantic interest in Robin sometimes causes strain.
Sir Anthony Fanshawe
Letty and Sir Anthony are friendly acquaintances, sharing light social banter.
Prudence Tremaine
Letty and Prudence are friends, though Letty's romantic interest in Robin sometimes causes strain.

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Letty Grayson appears across 13 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Lady in Distress
The lady in distress, rescued from Markham by the Merriots; she is bewildered and taken upstairs by Miss Merriot.
Arrival of a Large Gentleman
Eloped with Markham, now rescued and regretful; explains her motives to the Merriots.
Sir Humphrey Grayson Waits Upon Mr. Merriot
Mentioned as the daughter rescued; her escapade and high spirits are discussed.
The Polite World Receives Mr. and Miss Merriot
Not directly present in this chapter.
A Taste of a Large Gentleman's Temper
Receives Robin's visit, shows warm affection, chided by her sister.
The Black Domino
The pink domino who is captivated by the Unknown and shares a romantic encounter on the terrace.
IX: Mohocks Abroad
Visited by Robin; is abstracted and speaks little of the ball.
Proceedings of Mr. Markham
Blackmailed by Markham; reluctantly agrees to elope to save her father from execution.
Tortuous Methods of My Lord Barham
Unwitting pawn in Lord Barham's plot; she is being forced by Markham to elope, with shadows under her eyes and a wistful demeanor.
The Fight by Moonlight
Forced into elopement with Markham, she is rescued by the masked stranger and witnesses the duel.
Return of Miss Grayson
Rescued from Markham's coach after his death; she lies to protect Robin's identity and later confesses to her father about the blackmail letter.
XXXI: The Honourable Robin Tremaine
Learns Robin's true identity and the full story of his family; joyfully accepts his proposal.
Journey's End
Mentioned as Robin's betrothed; seen feeding carp at Barham Court.

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