# Lady Dinsmore — The Secret House character guide

> Lady Dinsmore in The Secret House by Edgar Wallace.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A society lady with a role in the background of the mystery.

## In the story

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

Doris's aunt, who finds Count Poltavo fascinating and defends him against Frank's suspicions.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_house_se/chapters/vi)

Hosts the box, introduces Poltavo, and facilitates conversation between Poltavo and Doris.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_house_se/chapters/vii)

Comforts Doris; expresses skepticism about Farrington's death, suggesting he is pretending to be dead.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_house_se/chapters/xiv)

Warns Doris that Farrington is engaged in shady business.

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