The Riddle of the Sands · Character
Lady Ashleigh
A social acquaintance of Carruthers mentioned in passing.
minor
First appearance: ii the dulcibella
Lady Ashleigh shows up with force in The Letter. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hostess of the Morven Lodge party; her letter to Carruthers mentions he is missed.
Lady Ashleigh first appears in 0004 ii the dulcibella.
In The Letter: Hostess of the Morven Lodge party; her letter to Carruthers mentions he is missed.
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