The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club · Character
Lady Dormer
An elderly relative of the Fentimans, whose will affects the inheritance.
minor
Also known as old Lady Dormer, Dormer
First appearance: vi a card of reentry
Lady Dormer shows up with force in II: The Queen Is Out. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reported to have died at half-past ten that morning; sister of General Fentiman.
Lady Dormer first appears in 0006 vi a card of reentry.
In II: The Queen Is Out: Reported to have died at half-past ten that morning; sister of General Fentiman.
Later, in III: Hearts Count More Than Diamonds: General Fentiman's sister who died at 10:37 a.m. on the same day; her will leaves the fortune to the General if he survived her, otherwise to Miss Dorland.
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- Central Fentiman Circle
- Protagonist
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See Lady Dormer in vi a card of reentry