The Square Emerald · Character

Jane Raytham

A well-dressed, unhappy wife who burns a policewoman's card in the fire rather than tell what she knows about her husband's affairs.

supporting

Also known as Raytham, Jane

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Lady Raytham, the hostess, is anxious and distracted by her husband's absence and the impending visit.

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With Leslie Maughan (romantic): Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with intense emotional intimacy. With Peter Dawlish (friendship): Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner. With Princess Anita Bellini (social): Jane and Princess Anita are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, with frequent but not deeply personal interactions.

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Romantic
Friendship
Social
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Druze family and associates
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Leslie Maughan
romantic · positive
Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with… How this plays out →
Peter Dawlish
friendship · positive
Princess Anita Bellini
social · positive
Anthony Druze
rivalry · negative
Leslie Maughan
romantic · positive
Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with… How this plays out →
Peter Dawlish
friendship · positive
Princess Anita Bellini
social · positive
Leslie Maughan
romantic · positive
Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with… How this plays out →
Princess Anita Bellini
social · positive
Peter Dawlish
friendship · positive
Anthony Druze
rivalry · negative
Anthony Druze
rivalry · negative

Leslie Maughan
Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with intense emotional intimacy.
Peter Dawlish
Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner.
Princess Anita Bellini
Jane and Princess Anita are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, with frequent but not deeply personal interactions.
Anthony Druze
Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.
Leslie Maughan
Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with intense emotional intimacy.
Peter Dawlish
Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner.
Princess Anita Bellini
Jane and Princess Anita are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, with frequent but not deeply personal interactions.
Leslie Maughan
Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with intense emotional intimacy.
Princess Anita Bellini
Jane and Princess Anita are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, with frequent but not deeply personal interactions.
Peter Dawlish
Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner.
Anthony Druze
Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.
Anthony Druze
Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.

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Jane Raytham appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I
Lady Raytham, the hostess, is anxious and distracted by her husband's absence and the impending visit.
II
Lady Raytham; panics at Leslie's visit but maintains composure; refuses to explain the withdrawal.
V
Apologizes to Leslie for Druze's behavior but is bewildered by the confrontation between Leslie and Princess Bellini.
VI
Visibly distressed and made-up; lies about her evening, admits Druze was 'dreadful,' and reacts with horror when Leslie suggests bringing Druze to her house, revealing she knew he was dead.
VII
Admits to finding Druze's body, shows Leslie the intact emerald necklace, and faints when Peter Dawlish is mentioned.
IX
Visits Leslie early in the morning, confesses to being blackmailed by Druze, reveals the necklace was a copy, and admits she knew Druze was a woman but denies knowledge of the murder.
The Planted Gun and the Powder Burn
Present during the confrontation with Princess Bellini; promises not to reveal the emerald necklace information.
XIV
Referred to as having given birth at Appledore farm; her child is a key topic.
Chapter XV
Confesses her selfishness about her child, discusses her marriage to Lord Raytham, and her past with Peter.
XXI
Jane is visited by Mrs. Dawlish and learns the truth about her child being a girl and Mrs. Dawlish's true identity. She is overwhelmed with emotion when Peter brings Elizabeth to her.
XXII
Learns that her divorce was actually granted; expresses relief and hope.

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