The Sport of the Gods · Character
Claire Lessing
A young woman who becomes involved with Joe in New York.
minor
Also known as Claire
First appearance: ix his heart s desire
Claire Lessing shows up with force in A Farewell Dinner. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A young woman at the dinner; Francis's companion during the meal; she wonders about his feelings and the cause of his blush when she mentions a possible Parisian love.
Claire Lessing first appears in 0008 ix his heart s desire.
In A Farewell Dinner: A young woman at the dinner; Francis's companion during the meal; she wonders about his feelings and the cause of his blush when she mentions a possible Parisian love.
Later, in XIII: The Oakleys: Mentioned as the woman the Oakleys hope Francis will marry; she has recently come into a fortune.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Joe's romantic and minor figures
- Oakley circle and victims
- Community elders and minor players
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- Breaking point
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See Claire Lessing in ix his heart s desire