Three Lives · Character
Mrs. Lehntman
A magnetic midwife whose generous charm draws the good Anna into a devoted friendship that quietly drains Anna's savings and her independence.
supporting
Also known as the widow Mrs. Lehntman
First appearance: The Good Anna
As a supporting figure in Three Lives, Mrs. Lehntman is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A widow who becomes a significant figure in Anna's life, offering a different kind of relationship.
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Mrs. Lehntman is a widow and midwife in Bridgepoint whose warmth and easy generosity make her irresistible to the loyal Anna, who is soon entirely subdued by her sympathetic charm. She takes in young girls in trouble,…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Anna's domestic circle
- Extended household and community
- Melanctha's social circle
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See Mrs. Lehntman in The Good Anna