Lucy Steele: The False Confidante

From Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Lucy weaponizes confidence and feigned friendship to torment Elinor with the secret of her engagement to Edward.
Chapter 22

Lucy reveals her engagement to Edward, producing his miniature as proof—one of the cruelest social ambushes in Austen, requiring all of Elinor's self-command.

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Chapter 49

Lucy's mercenary switch to Robert Ferrars after the inheritance is transferred—Austen's verdict on her character finally vindicated.

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