# The Baroness — The Secret City character guide

> The Baroness in The Secret City by Hugh Walpole.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0020-xvii

## Who they are

A female aristocrat, possibly related to Baron Wilderling.

## In the story

### [Chapter XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_city_se/chapters/xviii)

The Baron's wife, a domestic and devoted hostess.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_city_se/chapters/xiii)

The Baroness is anxious and maternal, sharing an intimate dinner with Lawrence while waiting for her husband.

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