These Old Shades · Character

Madam Field

The Duke of Avon's formidable housekeeper at his English estate.

minor

Also known as Madam, Mr. Manvers, Madam Field

First appearance: XII: His Grace of Avon’s Ward

Madam Field's tie to Léonie de Bonnard is one of the pressures that moves These Old Shades—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Arrives at Avon with Léonie and Avon; Léonie thinks her a fool.

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With Léonie de Bonnard (professional): Madam Field is Léonie's former keeper and employer, who exploited her as a page boy before Avon rescued her. With Léonie de Bonnard (professional): Madam Field is Léonie's former keeper and employer, who exploited her as a page boy before Avon rescued her. With Léonie de Bonnard (professional): Madam Field is Léonie's former keeper and employer, who exploited her as a page boy before Avon rescued her.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Léonie de Bonnard
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Madam Field is Léonie's former keeper and employer, who exploited her as a page boy… How this plays out →
Léonie de Bonnard
professional · negative
Madam Field is Léonie's former keeper and employer, who exploited her as a page boy… How this plays out →
Léonie de Bonnard
professional · negative
Madam Field is Léonie's former keeper and employer, who exploited her as a page boy… How this plays out →

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Madam Field appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XII: His Grace of Avon’s Ward
Arrives at Avon with Léonie and Avon; Léonie thinks her a fool.
The Education of Léonie
Oversees Léonie's education but is flustered by her refusal to sew and her love of swordplay; she stands in awe of Avon and feels inferior due to her marriage.
XIV: The Appearance on the Scene of Lord Rupert Alastair
Léonie's governess at Avon Court, described as unexciting and anxious.
Lord Rupert Makes the Acquaintance of Léonie
Receives Rupert cautiously, extracts a promise of decorum, and worries about Léonie's unladylike behavior.
Of a Capture, a Chase, and Confusion
Reproves Léonie for her language and behavior before Léonie changes clothes.
XVIII: The Indignation of Mr. Manvers
Hysterical over the apparent elopement; calmed by Jennifer.

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