# Bertha Gotobed — Unnatural Death character guide

> Bertha Gotobed in Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Bertha, Bertha, Bertha Gotobed

**First appearance:** 0013-xii-a-tale-of-two-spinsters

## Who they are

Woman with knowledge of the Whittaker family secrets.

## In the story

### [A Bit Mental](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unnatural_death_se/chapters/iv-a-bit-mental)

Former maid at Miss Dawson's house; left after her sister was given notice for breaking crockery.

### [VI: Found Dead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unnatural_death_se/chapters/vi-found-dead)

Former servant of Agatha Dawson; found dead in Epping Forest with a £5 note in her handbag.

### [X: The Will Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unnatural_death_se/chapters/x-the-will-again)

Deceased sister of Mrs. Cropper; former maid who was dismissed along with her sister.

### [XV: Temptation of St. Peter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unnatural_death_se/chapters/xv-temptation-of-st-peter)

Her costume is recalled by Wimsey in connection with Mrs. Forrest's story.

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