Rose Bradwardine

Edward Waverley

Edward eventually realizes his deep and genuine love for the gentle, devoted Rose, whom he marries at the novel's end.

Baron of Bradwardine

The Baron is Rose's loving but pompous father, deeply proud of his lineage and devoted to his daughter's happiness.

Edward Waverley

Edward eventually realizes his deep and genuine love for the gentle, devoted Rose, whom he marries at the novel's end.

Edward Waverley

Edward eventually realizes his deep and genuine love for the gentle, devoted Rose, whom he marries at the novel's end.

Baron of Bradwardine

The Baron is Rose's loving but pompous father, deeply proud of his lineage and devoted to his daughter's happiness.

Editor's Introduction to Waverley

Noted for her shy refinement as a foil to Flora.

IX: More of the Manor-House and Its Environs

Mentioned as the young mistress; her flowerbed is being dressed by the butler.

Rose Bradwardine and Her Father

The Baron's seventeen-year-old daughter, described as pretty and lively; she greets Edward with bashful courtesy and runs to prepare for dinner.

The Banquet

Retires early after doing the honors at the banquet.

Repentance and a Reconciliation

Presides over breakfast; observes Waverley's abstraction; explains Davie Gellatley's character to Waverley.

A More Rational Day Than the Last

Welcomes her father and guests to her apartment; sings with taste and feeling; tends to flowers in her bartizan.

XIV: A Discovery—Waverley Becomes Domesticated at Tully-Veolan

Deepens her intellectual bond with Edward through literature and poetry; her sweet and compliant nature is highlighted, as is her father's doting affection and her limited prospects due to the entail.

XV: A Creagh, and Its Consequences

Vexed and tearful over the raid, she explains the blackmail system and her fear of escalating violence between her father and Fergus MacIvor.

An Unexpected Ally Appears

Pales at the news of Edward's planned excursion but does not dissuade him.

XXI: The Chieftain’s Sister

Flora's most intimate friend, described as tender and with a limited circle of wishes.

Waverley Continued at Glennaquoich

Praised warmly by Flora as a model of domestic virtue.

A Letter from Tully-Veolan

Writes a letter to Waverley detailing the danger he is in and the events at Tully-Veolan after her father's departure.

XII: The Mystery Begins to Be Cleared Up

Has come to Edinburgh with Flora under guard due to dangers at Tully-Veolan.

The Ball

Observes Edward with admiration and pure, disinterested delight.

Intrigues of Society and Love

Gradually rises in Waverley's opinion; her timidity wears off; shows dignity and interest in self-improvement; deeply attached to Waverley.

Fergus a Suitor

The object of Fergus's suit; the Prince informs Fergus that her affections are already engaged.

XXV: “To One Thing Constant Never”

Makes room for Waverley; praises Italian; cries at Romeo and Juliet; shows more feeling than Flora.

A Skirmish

Fergus suggests Edward marry her and take her to safety.

Chapter of Accidents

Edward thinks tenderly of her, contrasting her situation with Flora's devoted enthusiasm.

What’s to Be Done Next?

Referred to by Waverley as the person in Scotland upon whom his happiness depends.

Desolation

Went north to her father's in Perthshire after the government troops returned to Edinburgh.

XXXV: Comparing of Notes

Mentioned as safe at Duchran, with the Bailie trying to salvage something from the estate for her.

XXXVI: More Explanation

Bribed Donald Bean Lean with her mother's jewels to rescue Waverley.

Chapter XXXVII

Mentioned as residing at Duchran; Edward intends to share his fortune with her and seeks to marry her.

XXXVIII

Reunited with her father, accepts Waverley's proposal, and endures the teasing of the household.

Chapter XXXIX

Mentioned as having written to Flora and as Edward's intended; Flora gives her a diamond chain.

Chapter XL

Mentioned by Fergus as Edward's future wife; Fergus wishes them long happiness.

Dulce Domum

Edward's plighted bride; he writes to her from Carlisle and later marries her.

XLII

Now married to Edward, she is the beneficiary of the estate settlement.