What Maisie Knew: who's who, timeline and places
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- MaisieMaisie is a child whose divorced parents use shared custody to continue their quarrel.First seen in chapter 1
- IdaIda is Maisie's mother, who insists on keeping her share of custody to counter Beale's attacks.First seen in chapter 1
- Beale FarangeBeale Farange is Maisie's father, whose unpaid debt leads to an agreement dividing custody with her mother.First seen in chapter 1
- Miss OvermoreMiss Overmore is Maisie's admired first governess, who encourages secrecy about a meeting with her father.First seen in chapter 3
- Mrs. WixMrs. Wix is Maisie's cheaply employed governess, whose affection and memories of her dead daughter offer comfort.First seen in chapter 5
- Sir ClaudeSir Claude is engaged to Maisie's mother, and Maisie admires his photograph.First seen in chapter 8
- the CaptainThe Captain accompanies Ida and receives Maisie while Ida and Sir Claude exchange angry words.First seen in chapter 16
- Chapter 1
Maisie's parents agree to alternating six-month custody periods in exchange for forgiving Beale Farange's debt.
- Chapter 3
Maisie stops carrying insults between her parents and lets them mistake her silence for stupidity.
- Chapter 5
Maisie enters Mrs. Wix's care and finds comfort in her affection and stories.
- Chapter 8
Mrs. Wix announces Ida's engagement to Sir Claude, and Miss Overmore reveals her marriage to Beale Farange.
- Chapter 9
Sir Claude takes Maisie to her mother and wins her trust.
- Chapter 10
Maisie protects Sir Claude by concealing his conversation with Mrs. Beale from Ida.
- Chapter 13
Mrs. Wix proposes a home with Sir Claude and Maisie, but he hesitates to leave Ida.
- Chapter 15
Mrs. Beale welcomes Maisie, while Sir Claude admits concealing his repeated visits.
- Chapter 17
The Captain's praise moves Maisie to declare her love for Ida, and she later conceals their conversation.
- Chapter 20
Beale offers to take Maisie to America, but she senses that he wants her refusal.
- Chapter 21
Sir Claude takes Maisie and Susan Ash to Folkestone, where Ida unexpectedly arrives.
- Chapter 22
Ida leaves after Maisie's praise of the Captain provokes her anger.
- Chapter 23
Maisie reaches Boulogne with Sir Claude and Susan Ash, and Mrs. Wix joins them.
- Chapter 25
Sir Claude brings news that Beale has abandoned Mrs. Beale and insists on visiting her.
- Chapter 26
Maisie proposes that all four live together, but Mrs. Wix condemns the proposed household.
- Chapter 28
Mrs. Beale arrives alone, declares herself free, and asks Mrs. Wix to care for Maisie.
- Chapter 29
Maisie fears Mrs. Beale will replace Sir Claude as her guardian and insists on Sir Claude alone.
- Chapter 30
Sir Claude returns, and Maisie insists on seeing him alone despite Mrs. Wix's warnings.
- Chapter 31
Sir Claude asks Maisie to leave Mrs. Wix and remain abroad with him and Mrs. Beale.
- Chapter 32
Sir Claude cannot accept Maisie's condition that he leave Mrs. Beale, and Maisie departs with Mrs. Wix.
Hidden until you have read that far.
- Kensington GardensKensington Gardens is where Maisie discovers Ida walking with an unfamiliar man.First seen in chapter 16
- FolkestoneFolkestone is where Sir Claude takes Maisie and Susan Ash while Mrs. Beale is away.First seen in chapter 21
- FranceFrance is the destination Maisie anticipates while travelling with Sir Claude.First seen in chapter 21
- BoulogneBoulogne is the town in France where Maisie explores the streets and beach.First seen in chapter 23
- the hotelThe hotel is where Maisie and Mrs. Wix encounter Mrs. Beale after their outing.First seen in chapter 27
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