# Dorothy Vaneman — The Skylark of Space character guide > Dorothy Vaneman in The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Dorothy, Vaneman, Dorothy Lee Vaneman, Dottie, Dot, Dottie Dimple, Miss Vaneman **First appearance:** 0000-i-the-occurrence-of-the-impossible ## Who they are Seaton's sharp-eyed fiancée, whose nerve holds steady when the ship is hijacked and the stars turn hostile, proving she belongs on the voyage. ## Relationships ### [Richard Seaton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/richard_seaton) _romantic_ Dorothy and Richard are deeply in love, with a romantic bond that drives much of the story's emotional core. ### [Martin Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/martin_crane) _friendship_ Dorothy and Martin share a warm, platonic friendship as part of the core group of allies. ### [Marc DuQuesne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/marc_duquesne) _rivalry_ Dorothy and Marc are adversaries, with DuQuesne often threatening her and those she loves. ### [Margaret Spencer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/margaret_spencer) _friendship_ Dorothy and Margaret are close friends and confidantes, often working together. ### [Perkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/perkins) _rivalry_ Perkins is an antagonist to Dorothy, often acting as a henchman against her interests. ### [Richard Seaton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/richard_seaton) _romantic_ Dorothy and Richard are deeply in love, with a romantic bond that drives much of the story's emotional core. ### [Richard Seaton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/richard_seaton) _romantic_ Dorothy and Richard are deeply in love, with a romantic bond that drives much of the story's emotional core. ### [Marc DuQuesne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/marc_duquesne) _rivalry_ Dorothy and Marc are adversaries, with DuQuesne often threatening her and those she loves. ### [Martin Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/martin_crane) _friendship_ Dorothy and Martin share a warm, platonic friendship as part of the core group of allies. ### [Margaret Spencer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/margaret_spencer) _friendship_ Dorothy and Margaret are close friends and confidantes, often working together. ### [Martin Crane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/martin_crane) _friendship_ Dorothy and Martin share a warm, platonic friendship as part of the core group of allies. ### [Perkins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/perkins) _rivalry_ Perkins is an antagonist to Dorothy, often acting as a henchman against her interests. ## In the story ### [The Occurrence of the Impossible](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/i-the-occurrence-of-the-impossible) Seaton's fiancée, whom he unintentionally stands up for dinner due to his absorption in the discovery. ### [III: Seaton Solves the Problem of Power](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/iii-seaton-solves-the-problem-of-power) Feels neglected but reconciles with Seaton after Crane's visit. ### [Steel Liberates Energy—Unexpectedly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/iv-steel-liberates-energy-unexpectedly) Watches the demonstration, christens the flyer 'Skylark,' and visits Seaton and Crane. ### [VI: The Object-Compass at Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/vi-the-object-compass-at-work) Target of DuQuesne's kidnapping plot to leverage against Seaton. ### [VII: The Trial Voyage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/vii-the-trial-voyage) Visits the Skylark with her father; amazed by the vessel's interior and deeply admiring of Seaton. ### [VIII: Indirect Action](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/viii-indirect-action) Kidnapped by DuQuesne, she fights fiercely but is overpowered and taken aboard the space-car. ### [IX: Lost in Space](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/ix-lost-in-space) Maintains faith in Seaton and God, secretly retrieves two pistols from Perkins' suit, and admires DuQuesne's composure despite her fear. ### [X: The Rescue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/x-the-rescue) Held captive on DuQuesne's ship, expresses relief and faith in Seaton upon rescue. ### [Through Space Into the Carboniferous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xi-through-space-into-the-carboniferous) Thrilled by the new world, acts as hostess, and is revived by Seaton after the accident. ### [XII: The Mastery of Mind Over Matter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xii-the-mastery-of-mind-over-matter) Revives after the mental battle and comforts Seaton; shows concern for Margaret's emotional state and subtly encourages Crane to be more attentive to her. ### [XIV: Nalboon Unmasked](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xiv-nalboon-unmasked) Carries on a halting conversation with a slave in Osnomian; insists on accompanying Seaton; learns that the slave wants Seaton to retrieve something taken from him. ### [XV: The Escape from Mardonale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xv-the-escape-from-mardonale) Expresses fear and nervousness, suggests marriage on Osnome to Seaton. ### [An Osnomian Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xvi-an-osnomian-marriage) Bride-to-be, dressed in a dark-green Osnomian bridal gown, exchanges vows with Seaton. ### [Bird, Beast, or Fish?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xvii-bird-beast-or-fish) Reacts to the dive, admires her faidon ring, and reads the marriage certificate with Seaton. ### [The Invasion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xviii-the-invasion) Receives Crane's message to stay safe, later appointed cook and household manager, and shares an emotional moment with Seaton as Osnome fades. ### [XIX: The Return to Earth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/chapters/xix-the-return-to-earth) Prepares a meal during the voyage, defends DuQuesne's escape, and shares a tender reunion with Seaton. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/dorothy_vaneman - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters