Blingchester, Lady

Lady Blingchester is the wife of Lord Blingchester, and the aunt of Miss Jane Pagril. 
== Appearance ==
Lady Blingchester is described as being mannishly aristocratic: squarish, stoutish with a demanding coiffure. Her hair seems to have gone gray by Blameless. She dresses in fashionable attire, although not in colors that flatter her complextion. 
== Personality ==
She is described as a good Christian by the general public. However, her strident voice was often complaining about one thing or another. She opposes the waltz for unmarried ladies as being too risque. 
== History ==
In March 1867, the Blingchesters and their niece attend a house party at the Duke of Snodgrove's country home. That spring they present their niece, Miss Jane Pagril, in society. 
== In the books ==
=== Poison or Protect ===
Lady Blingchester attends a house party with her husband, Lord Blingchester, thrown by the Duke of Snodgrove. 
=== Soulless ===
Mrs. Loontwill takes her her husband and daughters to a card party at Lady Blingchester’s to avoid Lord Akeldama’s visit.
=== Blameless ===
Lady Blingchester, with her daughter in tow, confronts Lady Alexia Maccon at the Lottapiggle Tea Shop.
== Trivia ==
* Lady Blingchester is a renowned horseman.
* The Blingchesters kept a superb French chef, according to Alexia Tarabotti. 
== Quotes ==
* "The Scotsman [Gavin] rolled his eyes and called them 'England's foremost cadgers" (Poison or Protect, Chapter One
* “ His wife was of that aristocratic breed that specializes in mannish features.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Three)
* “She was squarish, stoutish, and sported a demanding coiffure.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Three)
* “Lady Blingchester would try the patience of a saint. Her strident voice more often than not complaining – about the weather, the food, or her own perceived ill health (although to Gavin’s eyes, she was rudely robust). She directed the bulk of this putrid flow at her husband, who looked as if he’d started life a jolly chap, but had deflated after marriage.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Lady Blingchester, a renowned horsewoman, had brought her own mount.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Some people are nothing but social climbers.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Six)
* “Lady Blingchester’s tone said she rather hoped for ruination, if only for the delightful scandal.” (Poison or Protect, Chapter Ten)
* “Lady Blingchester, a mannish-faced matron of the stout and square variety with curly gray hair and too-large teeth, stood frowning down at her.” (Blameless, Chapter Four)
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