# Mrs. Clara Potter — The Mystery at Lilac Inn character guide

> Mrs. Clara Potter in The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Potter, Clara

**First appearance:** 0004-v-at-lilac-inn

## Who they are

A well-off Lilac Inn guest whose polished manners and careful answers make Nancy wonder what the lady is guarding behind her gracious smile.

## In the story

### [At Lilac Inn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/chapters/v-at-lilac-inn)

Accompanies Mrs. Willoughby; shares her friend's nervousness and helps search for the missing handbag.

### [VI: Accusations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/chapters/vi-accusations)

Supports Mrs. Willoughby, insists on searching the dark woman, and helps her after she faints.

### [VII: Damaging Rumors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/chapters/vii-damaging-rumors)

Mentioned as a possible accomplice or suspect in the theft.

### [VIII: Mrs. Willoughby’s Call](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/chapters/viii-mrs-willoughby-s-call)

Mentioned as Mrs. Willoughby's friend and a potential witness; Mr. Drew questions her role during the robbery.

### [IX: Nancy Investigates](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/chapters/ix-nancy-investigates)

Provides an account of the robbery but becomes evasive when questioned about her own actions.

### [XXV: Nancy's Reward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mystery_at_lilac_inn_se/chapters/xxv-nancy-s-reward)

Guest at the party; apologizes for her earlier uncooperative behavior.

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