Mrs. Edwards Character Analysis in Firekeeper’s Daughter

Grant’s wife and Mike’s mom, Mrs. Edwards, is a stylish, middle-aged lady. Several years ago, she bought GrandMary’s clothing boutique and all of Grandpa Lorenzo’s antique office furniture. Daunis generally likes Mrs. Edwards, especially when Mrs. Edwards orders Daunis the perfect garment for Shagala: a revealing red jumpsuit. It’s unclear if she’s aware of Grant’s infidelity or not, but in the year after the novel ends and after Mike disappears, she and Grant divorce.

Mrs. Edwards Character Timeline in Firekeeper’s Daughter

The timeline below shows where the character Mrs. Edwards appears in Firekeeper’s Daughter. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...the Booster Bus for superfans—which has a waiting list, annual fees, and supposedly, an NDA. Mrs. Edwards , who bought GrandMary’s clothing store, introduces herself first, and then Daunis introduces Coach Bobby... (full context)

...holds hands with Jamie and realizes he sees all her friends as suspects. As stylish Mrs. Edwards tells people to eat at the table, Daunis thinks it makes sense that she bought... (full context)

...lamenting that GrandMary won’t be at Shagala, Daunis thinks he’s “kind of a gross pervert.” Mrs. Edwards says that she already ordered a dress for Daunis, so Daunis should come for a... (full context)

Daunis then goes to her dress fitting with Mrs. Edwards . She’s shocked when Mrs. Edwards pulls out red, silky, fluttery pants—and the tailor wraps... (full context)

...the next night, his jaw drops upon seeing her. The jumpsuit is perfect, thanks to Mrs. Edwards . At the Jeep, Jamie offers Daunis a bracelet of beaded strawberries. It’s clearly Daunis’s... (full context)

...hugs Daunis and whispers that there’s another surprise at her house. After dinner, Grant and Mrs. Edwards introduce the Supes and let the players and their dates open the dance floor. As... (full context)