Edward Blythe

Lord Edward Elton Blythe is a central character in ''The Governess. ''He is the husband of Laurette Blythe and the Earl of Chavenage.

Early Life
Edward was born on December 27, 1846, in Gloucestershire, England where he lived at Chavenage House. He lived with his father, Lord Alistair Elton Blythe, and his mother, Lady Mehitabel Blythe. His mother died when he was just ten years old, and in 1867 his father passed away, leaving him to inherit Chavenage.

Later that year, he met Laurette Therese Blythe while her family was vacationing in Gloucestershire. He was instantly attracted to her and the two began an unconventional courtship. Edward proposed to her, and soon they realized Laurette was pregnant. In an attempt to cover the illegitimate pregnancy, the couple pushed their wedding to a closer date and were married in just three months.

The Governess
By 1869, Edward's daughter Louisa Marie Blythe has been born.

Personality
Edward is a calm and kind man, often taking others into consideration when making decisions. He also has a good sense of humour, as he often jokes with both Laurette and Johnathan. Edward's patience contrasts the temper of his wife, and he often acts as a voice of reason for her. He is talented at calming and controlling her when she gets agitated. Edward is also shown to be a good father, as he is often seen caring for her and spending time with her. He is a loving husband and very affectionate. He understands that Laurette cannot control her temper and loves her nonetheless.

Trivia

 * Edward wanted to name his next child after one of his parents, depending on the gender.
 * His daughter Evelina's middle name ended up being Mehitabel after his mother.
 * He grew up as close friends with Viktoria Bramer as a child, but he is unaware of her feelings for him.
 * However even if he was aware, they would not be reciprocated, and he simply sees her as a sister.
 * He is the youngest of seven children, however, all six of his siblings were either stillborn or miscarriages.
 * Edward helped teach Viktoria English when she moved from Sweden.