# Jane Raytham — The Square Emerald character guide

> Jane Raytham in The Square Emerald by Edgar Wallace.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Raytham, Jane

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

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.

## Relationships

### [Leslie Maughan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/leslie_maughan)

_romantic_

Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with intense emotional intimacy.

### [Peter Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/peter_dawlish)

_friendship_

Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner.

### [Princess Anita Bellini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/princess_anita_bellini)

_social_

Jane and Princess Anita are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, with frequent but not deeply personal interactions.

### [Anthony Druze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/anthony_druze)

_rivalry_

Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.

### [Leslie Maughan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/leslie_maughan)

_romantic_

Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with intense emotional intimacy.

### [Peter Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/peter_dawlish)

_friendship_

Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner.

### [Princess Anita Bellini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/princess_anita_bellini)

_social_

Jane and Princess Anita are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, with frequent but not deeply personal interactions.

### [Leslie Maughan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/leslie_maughan)

_romantic_

Jane and Leslie share a deep, passionate romantic connection, often interacting with intense emotional intimacy.

### [Princess Anita Bellini](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/princess_anita_bellini)

_social_

Jane and Princess Anita are acquaintances who move in the same social circles, with frequent but not deeply personal interactions.

### [Peter Dawlish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/peter_dawlish)

_friendship_

Jane and Peter are friendly allies, often interacting in a supportive and cooperative manner.

### [Anthony Druze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/anthony_druze)

_rivalry_

Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.

### [Anthony Druze](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/characters/anthony_druze)

_rivalry_

Anthony and Jane are rivals, often in opposition due to conflicting interests or loyalties.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/i)

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

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/ii)

Lady Raytham; panics at Leslie's visit but maintains composure; refuses to explain the withdrawal.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/v)

Apologizes to Leslie for Druze's behavior but is bewildered by the confrontation between Leslie and Princess Bellini.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/vii)

Admits to finding Druze's body, shows Leslie the intact emerald necklace, and faints when Peter Dawlish is mentioned.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/x)

Present during the confrontation with Princess Bellini; promises not to reveal the emerald necklace information.

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

Referred to as having given birth at Appledore farm; her child is a key topic.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xv)

Confesses her selfishness about her child, discusses her marriage to Lord Raytham, and her past with Peter.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_square_emerald_se/chapters/xxii)

Learns that her divorce was actually granted; expresses relief and hope.

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