The Story of Ivy · Character
Lady Flora
A titled woman, possibly a relative or friend of the Lextons, with a role in society.
minor
Also known as Flora, Lady Flora Desmond, Flora Desmond
First appearance: xiii
Lady Flora's tie to Ivy Lexton is one of the pressures that moves The Story of Ivy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A kind and naive widow who admires Ivy's beauty and defends her, despite warnings from others.
Lady Flora first appears in 0013 xiii.
With Ivy Lexton (social): Lady Flora is a high-society acquaintance of Ivy, interacting with her in social circles with polite but distant formality. With Miles Rushworth (social): Lady Flora and Miles are social peers, moving in the same aristocratic circles with polite acquaintance. With Ivy Lexton (social): Lady Flora is a high-society acquaintance of Ivy, interacting with her in social circles with polite but distant formality.
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Character Web
19 connectionsA slice of how Lady Flora sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Main household & mystery
- Background & supporting cast
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because Ivy experiences a psychological peak of "utter, numb despair" afte…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Ivy Lexton
social · ambivalent
Lady Flora is a high-society acquaintance of Ivy, interacting with her in social circles… How this plays out →
- Miles Rushworth
social · positive
- Ivy Lexton
social · ambivalent
Lady Flora is a high-society acquaintance of Ivy, interacting with her in social circles… How this plays out →
- Miles Rushworth
social · positive
- Miles Rushworth
social · positive
- Ivy Lexton
social · ambivalent
Lady Flora is a high-society acquaintance of Ivy, interacting with her in social circles… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Lady Flora in xiiiIn the story
Lady Flora appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Lady Flora in xiii