# Lady Laura Bethell — The Necromancers character guide

> Lady Laura Bethell in The Necromancers by Robert Hugh Benson.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Lady Laura, Laurie, III Lady Laura Bethell, Dear Laurie, III Laurie

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A fashionable London hostess whose drawing room becomes the stage for a séance she cannot control, and whose polite skepticism is tested by an old man's warning.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iii)

Hosts the gathering, welcomes Laurie, and is enthusiastic about spiritualism.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iv)

Shows increasing obsession with Amy Nugent and the séances, causing concern.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Hosts the gathering and introduces Laurie to Mr. Vincent and Mr. Jamieson.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/ii)

Hosts the séance and observes Laurie's state with intense interest.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as the source of Laurie's new spiritualist interests, which Maggie views with concern.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Sends notes to Laurie inviting him to séances, which he declines.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Hosts the séance, expresses concern about Laurie's safety.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Anxious about the séance, warns Laurie of dangers, and expresses nervousness.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/ix)

Her obsession with Amy Nugent grows, leading her to seek further séances and ignore warnings.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Lady Laura is present at the séance, acting as a host and likely a proponent of Spiritualism.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Reflects on her Spiritualist experiences and her growing anxiety about Laurie Baxter's involvement.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/ii)

Receives a warning from Mr. Cathcart about Laurie Baxter's involvement in séances, feeling anxious and conflicted.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iii)

Torn between Mr. Cathcart's warnings and Mr. Vincent's reassurances, she ultimately sides with Vincent, dismissing Cathcart.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Referred to as 'her ladyship' and 'Lady Laura' by the servants; she is conducting séances upstairs, which are the subject of the servants' conversation.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/ii)

Hosts the séance, feeling a mix of anxiety and confidence; observes the phenomena with intense focus.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as having ignored Mr. Cathcart's earlier warning and as being in a terrible state after the séance.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/iii)

Cathcart is on his way to see her, implying she is involved in the séance activities.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_necromancers_se/chapters/xvii)

Mentioned as the one who introduced Laurie to séances and whose influence is now seen as dangerous.

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