# Gladys Horrocks — Whose Body? character guide

> Gladys Horrocks in Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gladys

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A maid in the Thipps household who gives testimony.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/i)

The maid who left the bathroom window open and was sharply questioned by Inspector Sugg.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/iii)

Her testimony about Thipps's return time is inconsistent, leading to suspicion.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/whose_body_se/chapters/vi)

Present at the inquest as a prisoner, character witnesses testify on her behalf.

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