Description
Twenty-three. Married in England before the posting and eight months in Bengal. Homesick and hiding it badly. Writes long letters to her mother that take six months to arrive.
Trying very hard to be a proper memsahib and not enjoying any part of it.
Background
Newlywed to Lieutenant William Maitland, infantry, who will not hear of sending her home because it would look like failure.
She thought India would be an adventure. It has turned out to be very hot and very far from Hampshire.
What Meg Says
Poor Clara Maitland. She’s lonely. Be kind to her. She needs friends more than she needs another embroidery pattern.
Connections
- Lieutenant William Maitland — her husband
- Margaret Cavendish — who is kind to her
In Play
Chapter 4, Session 11 (10 October 1814) — taken under Meg’s wing. She attended Hugh’s evening gathering as the homesick wife of the newly arrived Lieutenant William Maitland, and was taken under Meg Cavendish’s wing during the evening.
Appearances
Connections
People
Family
- William Maitland NPC warmNewlywed; she will not hear of being sent home because it would look like his failure1 session: By Command of His Excellency
Knows
- Margaret Cavendish NPC warmMeg is kind to her and says she needs friends1 session: By Command of His Excellency
Places
Visited
- Cavendish Compound Location1 session: By Command of His Excellency