Drusilla Mortemain
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| Portrayed by Jessica Brown Findlay | |
| Full Name | Drusilla Jane Mortemain |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | no connections |
| Date of Birth | March 21st, 1786 |
| Father | Edward Mortemain |
| Father's Rank | Sir Edward Mortemain |
| Mother | Alice Mortemain (nee Preston) |
| Mother's Rank | Lady Mortemain |
| Town Residence | Saltash House |
| Year of Debut | 1805 |
| Dowry | |
Drusilla Mortemain is the eldest daughter of Sir Edward Mortemain and his wife Alice Mortemain nee Preston. She was born at Fairlow House in Yorkshire, and made her debut in local society at the age of eighteen. Unfortunate circumstances have made her disinclined to marry, and this being so she now makes her living as a companion to wealthy, genteel ladies.
Drusilla was played by Hellie.
Family
- Father: Sir Edward Mortemain
- Mother: Alice, Lady Mortemain
- Brother: George Mortemain
- Sister: Florence Cole
Thread Tracking
Tuesday 14th May
- The Companion's Arrival [1]: Drusilla arrives at Saltash House and becomes acquainted with her new employer, Miss Emma Vickery
Wednesday 15th May
- Sweet treats for three [2]: Drusilla accompanies Miss Vickery on an outing to Gunter's with Mr Vickery and Miss Hampton
Thursday 16th May
- Six impossible things before breakfast [3]: Drusilla confides in Miss Vickery about her past
- They have their exits and their entrances [4]: Drusilla arrives at Lady Olivia Fitzgerald's coming out ball with the Vickerys
- Masks are the order of the day [5]: Drusilla converses with Miss Vickery at the ball