# Cleone Charteris — The Transformation of Philip Jettan character guide > Cleone Charteris in The Transformation of Philip Jettan by Georgette Heyer. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Little Mistress Cleone, Mistress Cleone, Cleone Charteris, Charteris, the pretty Cleone, little Cleone, Clo **First appearance:** 0001-ii-in-which-is-presented-mistress-cleone-charteris ## Snapshot A pretty, headstrong neighbour who sends Philip away for being too plain, then finds she cannot bear the fashionable stranger he becomes. ## Who they are Cleone has known Philip since childhood and loves him, but she wants a suitor who can turn heads in a ballroom, not one who smells of the stables. Her demand that he change sets the whole plot in motion, and her own contradictions—wanting polish, then resenting the polished man—drive the middle of the book. She is not merely a prize: her jealousy, pride, and quick temper make her Philip's most difficult and most necessary audience. ## Relationships ### [Philip Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/philip_jettan) _romantic_ Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union. ### [Sir Deryk Brenderby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/sir_deryk_brenderby) _romantic_ Sir Deryk is a rival suitor for Cleone's affections, creating romantic tension with Philip. ### [Mr. Bancroft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/mr_bancroft) _social_ Cleone interacts with Mr. Bancroft as a customer and as a source of information about Philip. ### [James Winton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/james_winton) _friendship_ James Winton is a friend and confidant of Cleone, often involved in social affairs. ### [Jennifer Winton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/jennifer_winton) _friendship_ Cleone and Jennifer are close friends who share secrets and support each other. ### [Lady Malmerstoke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/lady_malmerstoke) _social_ Cleone and Lady Malmerstoke are acquaintances in high society, often at the same events. ### [Philip Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/philip_jettan) _romantic_ Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union. ### [Philip Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/philip_jettan) _romantic_ Cleone is Philip's primary love interest, and their relationship is central to the story, marked by romantic tension and eventual union. ### [Sir Deryk Brenderby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/sir_deryk_brenderby) _romantic_ Sir Deryk is a rival suitor for Cleone's affections, creating romantic tension with Philip. ### [Jennifer Winton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/jennifer_winton) _friendship_ Cleone and Jennifer are close friends who share secrets and support each other. ### [Mr. Bancroft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/mr_bancroft) _social_ Cleone interacts with Mr. Bancroft as a customer and as a source of information about Philip. ### [James Winton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/james_winton) _friendship_ James Winton is a friend and confidant of Cleone, often involved in social affairs. ## In the story ### [II: In Which Is Presented Mistress Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/ii-in-which-is-presented-mistress-cleone-charteris) Introduced as the lovely, coquettish daughter of Mr. Charteris, who enjoys playing suitors against each other and is critical of Philip's unfashionable appearance. ### [III: Mr. Bancroft Brings Trouble Into Little Fittledean](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/iii-mr-bancroft-brings-trouble-into-little-fittledean) Cleone enjoys Bancroft's flattery and is complicit in Sir Maurice's plan to make Philip jealous. ### [IV: The Trouble Comes to a Head](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/iv-the-trouble-comes-to-a-head) Enjoys Bancroft's attention but is conflicted; she wants Philip to be more polished and sociable. ### [V: In Which Philip Finds That His Uncle Is More Sympathetic Than His Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/v-in-which-philip-finds-that-his-uncle-is-more-sympathetic-than-his-father) Rejects Philip as he is, desiring a more polished beau; Philip is hurt by her fickleness but still loves her. ### [VI: The Beginning of the Transformation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/vi-the-beginning-of-the-transformation) Referenced as the lady at home to whom Philip's affections remain true, despite his new social life. ### [VIII: In Which Philip Delivers Himself of a Rondeau](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/viii-in-which-philip-delivers-himself-of-a-rondeau) Mentioned in Bancroft's gossip as the lady with blue eyes. Philip declares he hopes to make her his wife. ### [X: In Which a Letter Is Read](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/x-in-which-a-letter-is-read) Sits at Sir Maurice's knee, sighs, and is distressed by the news of Philip's duel and his supposed involvement with a French woman. ### [XI: Philip Astonishes His Uncle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xi-philip-astonishes-his-uncle) Mentioned as being in London with Lady Malmerstoke, courted and furious with Philip over rumors of a duel. ### [Philip Plays a Dangerous Game](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xii-philip-plays-a-dangerous-game) Stunned and hurt by Philip's transformation, she oscillates between indignation and confusion, trying to penetrate his new persona. ### [XIV: The Strange Behaviour of Mistress Cleone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xiv-the-strange-behaviour-of-mistress-cleone) Behaves flirtatiously with Philip and other men; denies any interest in Philip but is confronted by Lady Malmerstoke. ### [XV: Lady Malmerstoke on Husbands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xv-lady-malmerstoke-on-husbands) Jealous and conflicted over Philip's attentions to Jennifer and Ann Nutley; flirts with Sir Deryk; denies wanting to marry Philip. ### [XVI: Mistress Cleone Finds There Is No Safety in Numbers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvi-mistress-cleone-finds-there-is-no-safety-in-numbers) Jealous of Philip's attentions to other women; rejects his proposal out of pride and hurt. ### [XVII: Mistress Cleone at Her Wits’ End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvii-mistress-cleone-at-her-wits-end) Confesses to Sir Maurice that she is betrothed to both Brenderby and Winton after a series of foolish actions at the ball; is distraught and begs not to involve Philip. ### [XVIII: Philip Takes Charge of the Situation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xviii-philip-takes-charge-of-the-situation) Referenced as the object of the duel and the marriage plans; not present in the chapter. ### [XIX: Philip Justifies His Chin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xix-philip-justifies-his-chin) Initially refuses to see Philip, but eventually breaks down and reconciles with him, revealing her locket with his hair. ### [XX: Mademoiselle de Chaucheron Rings Down the Curtain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xx-mademoiselle-de-chaucheron-rings-down-the-curtain) Nervous about her first Parisian ball, dressed by Philip, and delighted with her new life. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/cleone_charteris - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters