# Isabella Darley — The Trail of the Serpent character guide

> Isabella Darley in The Trail of the Serpent by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bell, Darley

**First appearance:** 0001-i-the-good-schoolmaster

## Who they are

Another name for Isabel Darley, Augustus's sister.

## In the story

### [One Step Further on the Right Track](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/viii-one-step-further-on-the-right-track)

Isabella reciprocates Richard's affection and shows her trust in him despite his troubled past; she is present at the shop when the detective and Dr. Tappenden arrive.

### [Mr. Peters Decides on a Strange Step, and Arrests the Dead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/v-mr-peters-decides-on-a-strange-step-and-arrests-the-dead)

Richard's love interest, tearfully praying for him to leave the matter to Heaven.

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