The Son of the Wolf · Character
Grace Bentham
A tactful, indomitable woman who drags an inefficient husband to fortune on French Hill while quietly dreaming of the man in the cabin below.
supporting
Also known as Probably Grace Bentham, Bentham, Grace
First appearance: the wife of a king
As a supporting figure in The Son of the Wolf, Grace Bentham is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A strong, self-sacrificing woman who breaks trail for her husband and is forced to leave a rare social gathering.
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With Clyde Wharton (romantic): Clyde Wharton and Grace Bentham are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic relationship. With Edwin Bentham (family): Edwin Bentham and Grace Bentham are father and daughter, with a…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Love and Dark Secrets
- Native and White Conflict
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Clyde Wharton
romantic · positive
Clyde Wharton and Grace Bentham are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic… How this plays out →
- Edwin Bentham
family · positive
- Clyde Wharton
romantic · positive
Clyde Wharton and Grace Bentham are lovers, with a tender and devoted romantic… How this plays out →
- Edwin Bentham
family · positive
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