Preface to the Present Edition
Mentioned as one of the characters who made friends for the author.
The First Epoch
Walter's pupil at Limmeridge; bears a striking resemblance to Anne Catherick and is engaged to Sir Percival Glyde.
III
One of the two young ladies Walter is to instruct in watercolour painting at Limmeridge House.
VI
Mentioned as Marian's half-sister, an angelic figure who is still absent due to a headache.
Chapter VII
Miss Fairlie; Walter is about to be introduced to her, and she is described as fond of art and conscious of her own defects in sketching.
Chapter VIII
Appears on the terrace in moonlight, her appearance mirroring Anne Catherick's; absent from luncheon due to a headache.
IX
Walter's pupil and object of his affection; her behavior changes after she becomes aware of his secret feelings.
The Summerhouse Interview
Mentioned as being agitated by a letter; her engagement to Sir Percival Glyde is confirmed.
Chapter XI
Agitated and alarmed by the anonymous letter warning her against marrying Sir Percival Glyde.
XII
Seen walking alone in the garden, dressed in brown cloak and straw hat, ignoring her dog.
XIII
Mentioned in Walter's thoughts as the subject of the likeness to Anne; the anonymous letter warning her about Sir Percival is a central topic of discussion.
XIV
Her marriage engagement is announced in the newspaper, which may have agitated Anne; her future is the central concern.
Chapter XV
Shows nervousness and sadness at Walter's departure; plays Mozart for him; gives him a sketch of the summerhouse as a keepsake; promises to remember him.
The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore of Chancery Lane, Solicitor
Laura insists on proceeding with the marriage settlement without the protective clause, demonstrating her obedience and trust in Sir Percival.
I
Mentioned as the person to whom Sir Percival wishes to offer proof; she is not present in the scene.
Chapter II
Shows deep distress and reluctance about her marriage to Sir Percival, hinting at a secret she shares with Marian.
III
Has agreed to marry Sir Percival Glyde; her inheritance and settlement are the central focus of the chapter.
Chapter IV
Though not present in the scene, she is the central figure of the settlement dispute, and Gilmore acts on her behalf.
The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, in Extracts from Her Diary 1
Now Lady Glyde; Marian notes her physical and emotional decline after marriage, including a loss of vitality and increased anxiety.
I
Resigned to her marriage but determined to confess her love for Hartright to Sir Percival; shows uncharacteristic coldness and passivity.
II
The bride-to-be; she is passive and resigned about her marriage, asks Marian not to mention her name to Hartright, and marries Sir Percival on the 22nd.
The Second Epoch
Shows changes after marriage; becomes a victim of the conspiracy and is imprisoned in an asylum.
The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe
Now Lady Glyde; she appears subdued and unwell, showing signs of distress and physical decline since her marriage.
I
Marian's half-sister; recently married to Sir Percival Glyde; her letters reveal a troubling silence about her marriage.
II
Retains her gentle, affectionate nature, though Marian senses a lack of warmth between her and Sir Percival.
Chapter III
Present at the boathouse discussion; agrees to sign documents only after careful review; shows knowledge of Sir Percival's financial troubles.
Chapter IV
Pressured by Sir Percival to sign a document she hasn't read; shows rare defiance and contempt after his insulting remark.
V
Reveals the secret of her unhappy marriage and Sir Percival's discovery of her love for Walter Hartright.
Chapter VI
Shares her meeting with Anne Catherick, loses her brooch, and is distressed by the events.
Chapter VII
Bears bruises from Sir Percival's violence; reluctantly reveals she gave up Anne Catherick's letter under duress.
Chapter VIII
The distressed wife of Sir Percival Glyde; confined to her room, she anxiously awaits Marian's actions and fears further dangers.
IX
Discussed as knowing a secret and being in love with Walter Hartright; her money is the target of the conspiracy.
Marian's Diary: The Fever and Fosco's Postscript
Marian writes her name as she struggles with fever; the last legible marks resemble the initials of Lady Glyde.
The Story Continued by Frederick Fairlie, Esq., of Limmeridge House
Fairlie's niece (Lady Glyde); the subject of the family dispute, as Fairlie is asked to take her in after her marital troubles.
The Story Continued by Eliza Michelson, Housekeeper at Blackwater Park
Lady Glyde, who is manipulated and eventually taken away to be imprisoned in an asylum.
I
Insists on staying by Marian's bedside; suffers from exhaustion and depression after Marian's recovery.
Chapter II
Panic-stricken and anxious about her sister Marian; opposes staying at Count Fosco's house; shows unusual firmness but remains weak and depressed.
The Story Continued in Several Narratives
Subject of the ongoing mystery, her story is further explored through multiple narratives.
The Narrative of Hester Pinhorn, Cook in the Service of Count Fosco
Referred to as Lady Glyde; arrives in poor health; suffers convulsions and fainting; dies suddenly of heart disease despite brief improvement.
II: The Narrative of the Doctor
Listed as Lady Glyde on the death certificate; reported deceased at age twenty-one.
IV: The Narrative of the Tombstone
The deceased, whose tombstone records her as Laura, Lady Glyde, wife of Sir Percival Glyde.
The Narrative of Walter Hartright
Believed dead, but appears alive at her own grave, unveiling herself to Walter.
The Third Epoch
Rescued from the asylum and her identity is restored.
The Story Continued by Walter Hartright
Victim of the conspiracy, her identity is at stake.
I
Believed dead by society, living in hiding with Walter and Marian, her memory and identity clouded but still recognizing Walter.
II
Rescued from the asylum; her memory of the conspiracy is fragmented, and she is found wearing Anne Catherick's clothes, her identity and sanity severely shaken.
III
The victim of the conspiracy; her identity is hidden, and she is slowly helped to recover through gentle activities like drawing.
Chapter IV
Referred to as Lady Glyde; the central figure whose identity and fortune are at stake; described as unable to testify due to her mental state.
V
Walter reflects on the sad change in her appearance and his tender, compassionate love for her, hoping for her recovery.
VI
Referenced as Lady Glyde; her marriage news triggers Anne's illness, and her name is used in the false message.
Chapter VIII
Feels useless and burdened; Walter and Marian help her regain purpose through drawing.
XI
Mentioned as safe and well, sending her love via Marian's letter.
The Story Continued by Walter Hartright
Victim of the conspiracy, her identity is at stake.
II
Told of Sir Percival's death; remains cheerful and unaware of the danger; focuses on her drawings and savings.
III
Recovering from her ordeal, though memory of the conspiracy is lost; joyfully accepts Walter's love and marries him.
IV
Walter's wife, still recovering from trauma; her sleep-talking spurs Walter's renewed resolve.
VI
Walter's wife; asleep when Walter leaves, having gone to bed early with a headache.
The Story Continued by Isidor, Ottavio, Baldassare Fosco; Count of the Holy Roman Empire, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Brazen Crown, Perpetual Arch-Master of the Rosicrucian Masons of Mesopotamia; Attached (In Honorary Capacities) to Societies Musical, Societies Medical, Societies Philosophical, and Societies General Benevolent, Throughout Europe; etc. etc. etc.
Target of the identity swap; Fosco plans to take her identity instead of her life.
The Count's Narrative
Victim of the identity swap; referred to as Lady Glyde.
The Story Concluded by Walter Hartright
Her identity is restored and she is reunited with Walter.
I
Presented to the tenants as living proof of the conspiracy; her identity is publicly restored.
II
Left in Marian's care while Walter travels; her well-being is a concern for Walter.
III
Walter's wife; travels to Limmeridge with Marian and the child, and is present when the inheritance is revealed.
