Georgiana Goodwin

Lady Georgiana is a debutante in 1811 and is the indulged youngest daughter of the Earl of Wilcox, sister to the incumbent Lord Wilcox, Lord Gideon and Lady Harlow. Her mother, Lady Wilcox, was born Lady Anna Heathcote, making Georgiana one of the infamous Heathcote women.

Her particular chums are Baroness Darley (who, at school had been dear Miss Kitty Fletcher), Mrs Edward Eckford (who, at school, had been simply Miss Polly Brightmore).