Lady Carbury

Roger Carbury

Lady Carbury relies on her wealthy cousin Roger for financial support and moral guidance, though she often resents his judgment.

Mr. Broune

Mr. Broune, as a newspaper editor, helps Lady Carbury publish her writings, while she flirts with him to secure his patronage.

Sir Felix Carbury

Lady Carbury dotes on her son Felix, constantly excusing his reckless behavior and trying to shield him from consequences.

Hetta Carbury

Hetta is Lady Carbury's dutiful daughter, often exasperated by her mother's scheming and favoritism toward Felix.

Sir Felix Carbury

Lady Carbury dotes on her son Felix, constantly excusing his reckless behavior and trying to shield him from consequences.

Mr. Broune

Mr. Broune, as a newspaper editor, helps Lady Carbury publish her writings, while she flirts with him to secure his patronage.

Roger Carbury

Lady Carbury relies on her wealthy cousin Roger for financial support and moral guidance, though she often resents his judgment.

Roger Carbury

Lady Carbury relies on her wealthy cousin Roger for financial support and moral guidance, though she often resents his judgment.

Hetta Carbury

Hetta is Lady Carbury's dutiful daughter, often exasperated by her mother's scheming and favoritism toward Felix.

Hetta Carbury

Hetta is Lady Carbury's dutiful daughter, often exasperated by her mother's scheming and favoritism toward Felix.

Mr. Broune

Mr. Broune, as a newspaper editor, helps Lady Carbury publish her writings, while she flirts with him to secure his patronage.

Sir Felix Carbury

Lady Carbury dotes on her son Felix, constantly excusing his reckless behavior and trying to shield him from consequences.

Three Editors

Writes to three editors to secure favorable reviews for her book 'Criminal Queens', demonstrating her strategic and unscrupulous approach to literary success.

The Carbury Family

A widow and mother, she is clever but deceitful, working tirelessly to advance her children's interests through dishonest literary means.

The Beargarden

Writing letters and worrying about finances; gives Felix £20.

Madame Melmotte's Ball

Attends the ball reluctantly, is gracious to Madame Melmotte, and endures the evening with misery.

After the Ball

Expresses despair over Felix's gambling and lack of consideration; pressures Hetta to accept Roger Carbury's offer.

Roger Carbury and Paul Montague

Mentioned as having visited Carbury with Henrietta; not directly involved in the confrontation.

Mentor

Seeks Roger's advice about Felix but does not follow it; dreams of Hetta marrying Roger, Felix marrying Marie Melmotte, and her novel being a success.

Lovesick

Discussed as blindly indulging Felix and pursuing the Melmotte fortune despite the man's reputation.

Lady Carbury at Home

Hosts the gathering, deals with the aftermath of her book's harsh review, and seeks to maintain social and literary connections.

Sir Felix in His Mother's House

Stays up all night waiting for Felix, anxious about his prospects with Marie Melmotte and his gambling habits.

Carbury Manor

Arranges the visit to Carbury Manor, proud of Felix's directorship, and is worldly in her values.

You Should Remember That I Am His Mother.

Arrives at Carbury Manor with Hetta; defends her son Felix's pursuit of Marie Melmotte, arguing financial necessity; feels hurt by Roger's harsh words.

The Bishop and the Priest

Recovers from a headache after clashing with Roger; pressures Henrietta to support Felix's marriage scheme; charms the bishop at dinner.

Marie Melmotte Hears a Love Tale

Anxiously awaits Felix's arrival and appeals to Roger for patience, showing maternal concern.

XIX: Hetta Carbury Hears a Love Tale

Overjoyed at Felix's news of Marie's acceptance; she caresses him and dreams of his future splendour, though she knows his character is poor.

Lady Pomona’s Dinner Party

Attends the dinner party and tries to flatter Mr. Melmotte, praising her son's supposed diligence in business to advance Felix's prospects with Marie.

Yes;—I'm a Baronet.

Urges Felix to propose quickly, weighing the risk of Melmotte's potential ruin against Felix's penniless state; sees the marriage as a necessary gamble.

Miss Melmotte's Courage

Presses Felix about his suit and urges him to elope with Marie, arguing that Melmotte will forgive them and that the risk is small.

Mr. Melmotte's Promise

Hosts the party, consults Mr. Broune about Felix's engagement, and agonizes over the choice between Melmotte's promise and an elopement.

Mr. Broune Has Made Up His Mind

Receives a marriage proposal from Mr. Broune; vacillates between the desire for freedom and the practical benefits of the match.

Mr. Broune's Perils

Writes to refuse Mr. Broune's marriage proposal, torn between financial security and the burdens of her son and her own independence.

I Do Love Him.

Returns home to find Paul with Hetta; questions Hetta and expresses frustration about her refusal to marry Roger.

The Coming Election

Sympathizes with Melmotte and discusses the election with Mr. Broune, showing diminished awe of him after his marriage proposal.

Sir Felix Makes Himself Ready

Shocked and regretful upon learning of Felix's plan, she reluctantly agrees to help but refuses to provide money.

The Results of Love and Wine

Pours out her troubles to Mr. Broune about Felix; searches Felix's pockets; writes to Mr. Broune with Felix's confession.

Clerical Charities

Mentioned as having written to Roger requesting a loan, which he grants, though he suspects the money will aid Sir Felix's schemes.

The Election

Receives a visit from Mr. Broune and inquires about the scandal surrounding Melmotte.

So Shall Be My Enmity

Angrily confronts Hetta about her engagement, accusing her of selfishness and ruining the family's prospects.

Sir Felix Protects His Sister

Opposed to Paul Montague's courtship of Hetta, she seeks Roger Carbury's help to expose Montague's entanglement with another woman.

Miss Melmotte Declares Her Purpose

Reluctantly permits Hetta to visit Marie, having lost faith in the Melmotte marriage as a viable prospect for Felix.

LXXII: “Ask Himself.”

Writes to Roger asking for information about Paul Montague; goes to the hospital to fetch Sir Felix; expresses deep love for her son.

Hetta and Her Lover

Miserable about her son Felix, she seeks comfort from Mr. Broune and discusses Roger Carbury's proposals.

LXXXII: Marie's Perseverance

Receives Marie and struggles with the decision of whether to encourage the match, torn between her son's disgrace and the potential financial gain.

Paul Montague’s Vindication

Pressures Hetta to consider marrying Roger Carbury for financial security; discusses Melmotte's ruin with Mr. Broune; returns Paul's brooch for Hetta.

The Wheel of Fortune

Finishes her novel 'The Wheel of Fortune' and seeks reviews from Mr. Alf and Mr. Broune.

Hetta's Sorrow

Hetta believes her mother was cruel and disregarded her feelings, contributing to her misery.

The Rivals

Constrained and severe with Hetta, she tries to enforce a mother's duty by pushing her daughter toward Roger Carbury, but is frightened by Hetta's stern silence.

A True Lover

Opposes the marriage, recounts the quarrel to Roger, and expresses her disapproval of Paul Montague.

Down in Suffolk

Weakly opposes Hetta's engagement but eventually accepts it; later marries Mr. Broune.