# Ann Dorland — The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club character guide > Ann Dorland in The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Miss Ann, Miss Ann Dorland, Miss Dorland, Ann, the Dorland, Dorland **First appearance:** 0002-ii-the-queen-is-out ## Snapshot A plain, sharp-tongued young woman on the edge of the Fentiman family's orbit, Ann Dorland hides a secret engagement and a legacy that changes everything. ## Who they are Ann moves through artistic and charitable circles without quite belonging to either, her defensive manner masking a painful conviction that she cannot attract anyone. She is secretly engaged to a man whose identity she guards, and her connection to Lady Dormer's estate makes her a pivot in the struggle over the will. Wimsey's investigation brings her to the fore as both a witness and a woman with something to lose. ## Relationships ### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey) _professional_ Ann Dorland, a young woman connected to the Fentiman family, cooperates with Wimsey's investigation while hiding her own motives. ### [Inspector Parker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters/inspector_parker) _professional_ Ann Dorland is questioned by Inspector Parker, who finds her behavior suspicious and her alibi questionable. ### [Mr. Oliver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters/mr_oliver) _professional_ Ann Dorland consults Mr. Oliver regarding her inheritance and legal standing in the Fentiman estate. ### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey) _professional_ Ann Dorland, a young woman connected to the Fentiman family, cooperates with Wimsey's investigation while hiding her own motives. ### [Inspector Parker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters/inspector_parker) _professional_ Ann Dorland is questioned by Inspector Parker, who finds her behavior suspicious and her alibi questionable. ### [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey) _professional_ Ann Dorland, a young woman connected to the Fentiman family, cooperates with Wimsey's investigation while hiding her own motives. ## In the story ### [III: Hearts Count More Than Diamonds](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/iii-hearts-count-more-than-diamonds) Mentioned as the beneficiary of a £12,000 legacy under Lady Dormer's will, and potentially the main heir if General Fentiman died before Lady Dormer. ### [Lord Peter Leads Through Strength](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/viii-lord-peter-leads-through-strength) Refuses to see Wimsey and directs him to her solicitor, Mr. Pritchard. ### [X: Lord Peter Forces a Card](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/x-lord-peter-forces-a-card) Discussed at length by Miss Phelps; described as plain, amateur painter, socially awkward, and considering social service. ### [XV: Shuffle the Cards and Deal Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xv-shuffle-the-cards-and-deal-again) Listed as a suspect with motive and opportunity; Wimsey plans to meet her. ### [XVI: Quadrille](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xvi-quadrille) Discussed as a suspected poisoner; does not attend the gathering. ### [XVII: Parker Plays a Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xvii-parker-plays-a-hand) Appears sullen, tearful, and frightened; reluctantly answers Parker's questions about the meeting between General Fentiman and Lady Dormer, and reacts with panic when asked about the will. ### [Picture-Cards](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xviii-picture-cards) Her room is examined by Wimsey and Parker, revealing her taste in books and a painting of a sallow, squinting man that Wimsey finds suspicious. ### [XIX: Lord Peter Plays Dummy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xix-lord-peter-plays-dummy) Mentioned as having been present during the General's visit but left the room; discussed as a suspect, though Wimsey defends her innocence. ### [XX: Ann Dorland Goes Misère](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xx-ann-dorland-goes-mis-re) Initially hostile, she gradually opens up to Wimsey about her past and her relationship with Penberthy. ### [XXI: Lord Peter Calls a Bluff](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xxi-lord-peter-calls-a-bluff) Dines with Wimsey, showing a plain but characterful demeanor; under police surveillance. ### [XXII: The Cards on the Table](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xxii-the-cards-on-the-table) Mentioned as the woman Penberthy was engaged to; he clears her of any involvement in the crime. ### [XXIII: Postmortem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/chapters/xxiii-postmortem) Discussed as having been engaged to Penberthy; insists on dividing the inheritance despite legal advice. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters/ann_dorland - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_unpleasantness_at_the_bellona_club_se/characters