Mehitabel Blythe

Lady Mehitabel Blythe (née Huxley) is a minor, unseen character in ''The Governess. ''She was the mother of Edward Blythe.

Early Life
Mehitabel was born on January 29, 1807. At some point she met and married Lord Alistair Blythe, becoming the Countess of Chavenage. She and her husband struggled to have children, as she had six miscarriages or stillborn children. Eventually, she gave birth to their sole child, their son Edward. In 1856, she died of unknown causes.

The Governess
Mehitabel is briefly mentioned by Laurette when she thinks of how both of Edward's parents have passed away.

Appearance
Mehitabel has blonde hair and brown eyes. Despite this, she looked very similar to her son.

Personality
It is unknown what Mehitabel's personality was like.

Trivia

 * Laurette's daughter, Evelina Mehitabel Blythe, is named after Mehitabel.