# Edward Marling — These Old Shades character guide

> Edward Marling in These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dear Edward, Edward, the worthy Edward

**First appearance:** 0011-x-lady-fanny-s-virtue-is-outraged

## Who they are

Lady Fanny's brother, a sensible and kind-hearted country gentleman.

## Relationships

### [Lady Fanny Marling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/characters/lady_fanny_marling)

_family_

Edward is Fanny's husband, and their marriage is one of comfortable affection and mutual support.

### [Lady Fanny Marling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/characters/lady_fanny_marling)

_family_

Edward is Fanny's husband, and their marriage is one of comfortable affection and mutual support.

### [Lady Fanny Marling](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/characters/lady_fanny_marling)

_family_

Edward is Fanny's husband, and their marriage is one of comfortable affection and mutual support.

## In the story

### [Introducing the Comte de Saint-Vire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/ii-introducing-the-comte-de-saint-vire)

Mentioned as Lady Fanny's husband, upon whose bounty Rupert may be living.

### [XI: Mr. Marling's Heart Is Won](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/xi-mr-marling-s-heart-is-won)

Edward is initially reluctant and suspicious of Avon's motives but is won over by Fanny's persuasion and Léonie's innocent demeanor.

### [XII: His Grace of Avon’s Ward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/xii-his-grace-of-avon-s-ward)

Enters to speak privately with Avon about Léonie, is dismissed by Fanny.

### [Mr. Marling Allows Himself to Be Persuaded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/xxiii-mr-marling-allows-himself-to-be-persuaded)

Arrives angry and travel-worn, intending to bring Fanny back to England, but is persuaded to join the Paris party.

### [XXIV: Hugh Davenant Is Agreeably Surprised](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/xxiv-hugh-davenant-is-agreeably-surprised)

Accompanies Rupert to gambling houses and expresses concern about Rupert's gambling fever.

### [His Grace of Avon Trumps the Comte's Ace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/these_old_shades_se/chapters/xxx-his-grace-of-avon-trumps-the-comte-s-ace)

Concedes Avon's presence, and coordinates with Merivale and Davenant to guard the doors.

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