# Bessie Christian — The Rector and The Doctor’s Family character guide

> Bessie Christian in The Rector and The Doctor’s Family by Margaret Oliphant.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bessie Christian, Bessie

**First appearance:** 0005-the-doctor-s-family

## Who they are

A young woman connected to the Rider family circle.

## Relationships

### [Dr. Edward Rider](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/characters/dr_edward_rider)

_professional_

Bessie Christian and Dr. Edward Rider have a professional relationship, possibly as a nurse or patient under his care.

### [Dr. Edward Rider](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/characters/dr_edward_rider)

_professional_

Bessie Christian and Dr. Edward Rider have a professional relationship, possibly as a nurse or patient under his care.

### [Dr. Edward Rider](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_rector_and_the_doctor_s_family_se/characters/dr_edward_rider)

_professional_

Bessie Christian and Dr. Edward Rider have a professional relationship, possibly as a nurse or patient under his care.

## In the story

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

Mentioned as the woman Edward once hoped to marry; her recent wedding veil seen in church adds to his bitterness.

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