# Mrs. Marwood — The Trail of the Serpent character guide

> Mrs. Marwood in The Trail of the Serpent by M. E. Braddon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** a Mrs. Marwood, Mr. and Mrs. Marwood

**First appearance:** 0004-iv-richard-marwood-lights-his-pipe

## Who they are

Richard Marwood's mother.

## In the story

### [Good for Nothing](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/ii-good-for-nothing)

Richard's mother, who has waited seven years in anxiety, joyfully welcomes her prodigal son.

### [VI: Two Coroner’s Inquests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/vi-two-coroner-s-inquests)

Richard's mother; expresses her surprise at his disappearance and reveals his unexpected return; later falls ill from anguish but insists on her son's innocence.

### [IX: “Mad, Gentlemen of the Jury”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/ix-mad-gentlemen-of-the-jury)

Richard's mother, called as first witness; testifies about his debts, gambling, brain fever, and departure.

### [I: Blind Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/i-blind-peter)

Now a wealthy widow after inheriting her brother Montague Harding's fortune; lives frugally and is considered a miser by Slopperton.

### [I: The Boy from Slopperton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/i-the-boy-from-slopperton)

Richard's mother, who visits him at intervals, bringing memories of his past life and leaving him more despondent.

### [Mr. Peters Relates How He Thought He Had a Clue, and How He Lost It](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/vi-mr-peters-relates-how-he-thought-he-had-a-clue-and-how-he-lost-it)

Visits Richard, having worn mourning for him, and has settled a pension on Peters.

### [Farewell to England](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_trail_of_the_serpent_se/chapters/vii-farewell-to-england)

Richard's mother, who accompanies him to the docks and has survived every trial.

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