The Venetians · Character
Sir Hubert Hartley
A baronet, likely Maud's father, whose family connections and personal troubles affect the narrative.
supporting
Also known as Sir Hubert, Hubert, Hubert Hartley, poor Hubert, Hartley, Bertie, Bertie Hartley
First appearance: i in the city by the sea
As a supporting figure in The Venetians, Sir Hubert Hartley is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as a suitor for Maud, and a friend of Jack's.
Sir Hubert Hartley appears in The Venetians as supporting figure.
Sir Hubert Hartley first appears in 0000 i in the city by the sea.
With Eve Marchant (social): Sir Hubert is a family friend and elder statesman who treats Eve with paternal kindness but also political distance. With Eve Marchant (social): Sir Hubert is a family friend and elder statesman who treats Eve with paternal kindness but also political distance. With Eve Marchant (social): Sir Hubert is a family friend and elder statesman who treats Eve with paternal kindness but also political distance.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central social families
- Venetian local characters
- Protagonist
- Minor and background figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Eve Marchant
social · positive
Sir Hubert is a family friend and elder statesman who treats Eve with paternal kindness… How this plays out →
- Eve Marchant
social · positive
Sir Hubert is a family friend and elder statesman who treats Eve with paternal kindness… How this plays out →
- Eve Marchant
social · positive
Sir Hubert is a family friend and elder statesman who treats Eve with paternal kindness… How this plays out →
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See Sir Hubert Hartley in i in the city by the seaIn the story
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See Sir Hubert Hartley in i in the city by the sea