# Mrs. Fairlie — The Woman in White character guide

> Mrs. Fairlie in The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the late Mrs. Fairlie, Philip Fairlie

**First appearance:** 0007-iii

## Who they are

Deceased mother of Laura and Marian.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/chapters/vi)

Deceased mother of Laura and former mistress of Limmeridge House, mentioned in connection with the woman in white.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/chapters/xiii)

Deceased benefactress of Anne Catherick; her tomb is the setting for the chapter, and Anne's devotion to her memory is a key emotional element.

### [The Story Continued by Mrs. Catherick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/chapters/the-story-continued-by-mrs-catherick)

The late lady of Limmeridge House, who took a fancy to Anne and encouraged her white dress habit.

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