# Aubrey Tanqueray — The Second Mrs. Tanqueray character guide

> Aubrey Tanqueray in The Second Mrs. Tanqueray by Arthur W. Pinero.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Aubrey, Aubrey Men, Aubrey The beast, Aubrey Smiling, Aubrey Lose Ellean, Aubrey Well, Aubrey Eyeing Drummle, Aubrey To Drummle, Aubrey Gripping Drummle, Aubrey Mrs. Jarman, Aubrey Heaven, Aubrey Alice, Aubrey Frowning, Aubrey Hush, Aubrey Paula, Aubrey Captain Ardale, Aubrey Cayley, Mr. Tanqueray, Mrs. Aubrey Tanqueray, dear Mrs. Aubrey

**First appearance:** 0001-the-second-mrs-tanqueray

## Who they are

Forty-two, handsome, and quietly romantic, Aubrey Tanqueray stuns his oldest friends at dinner by announcing he will marry tomorrow and quit his Albany chambers for a country house.

## Relationships

### [Paula Tanqueray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/paula_tanqueray)

_romantic_

Aubrey is deeply in love with Paula but their marriage is strained by social judgment and her past.

### [Sir George Orreyed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/sir_george_orreyed)

_friendship_

Aubrey tolerates Sir George as a friend but is uncomfortable with his influence on Paula.

### [Captain Ardale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/captain_ardale)

_social_

Aubrey knows Captain Ardale as a gentleman of his class, unaware of his past connection to Paula.

### [Ellean Tanqueray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/ellean_tanqueray)

_family_

Aubrey is a devoted father to Ellean, but their relationship is strained by his marriage to Paula.

### [Cayley Drummle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/cayley_drummle)

_friendship_

Cayley is Aubrey's loyal and wise friend who offers counsel throughout the social turmoil.

### [Mrs. Jarman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/mrs_jarman)

_professional_

Mrs. Jarman is a servant in Aubrey's household, managing domestic affairs.

### [Jayne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/jayne)

_professional_

Jayne is a servant in Aubrey's household, likely a maid or housekeeper.

### [Doctor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/doctor)

_professional_

The doctor is a medical professional attending to the household's health needs.

### [Lady Orreyed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/lady_orreyed)

_social_

Lady Orreyed is an acquaintance from Aubrey's social circle, representing conventional society.

### [Frank Misquith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_second_mrs_tanqueray_se/characters/frank_misquith)

_friendship_

Frank is a friend and social equal of Aubrey, part of his gentlemanly circle.

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