Sophie Givenchy

Lady Sophie Thérèse Givenchy (née Bisset) is a minor, unseen character in The Governess. She is the mother of Laurette Blythe.

Early Life
Sophie's early life is not touched upon, but she was born in 1823. At some point, she married Lord Philip François Givenchy and became Countess of Rodin.

The Governess
Sophie raised her three children at Rodin. She is mentioned when Laurette thinks back to how she was taught to read, write, sing and play piano upon the wishes of her mother. One day, Sophie introduced Laurette to her new governess, Camille.

In 1867, Sophie travelled with the rest of her family to vacation in Gloucestershire, England. When she heard that Laurette wished to marry Lord Edward Elton Blythe, she was very excited and supportive. Following her daughter's wedding, she returned to Paris with the rest of her family.

Sophie is briefly mentioned by Laurette when she thinks of how her sister, Marie, is sick, and how Sophie will not allow her daughter out of the house for fears of her health.