Madame Dupont

Madame Dupont is a dressmaker in Harrowgate. She is an elderly Frenchwoman who came to England to escape the French Revolution. She is frequently patronised by the women of the Tallant family because she does not charge much (except during the short season), and she is selected to make all of Arabella's dresses for her London season. She and Mrs Tallant shock Arabella and Sophy with how much clothes they believe Arabella will need.