Adela has been the mistress of David, Earl of Huntingdon for the past twenty years and resides at Huntingdon, capably handling the household there as very much lady of the estate.
Childless, and in her early 40s, she played a big part in raising Robert after his mother died giving birth to him, and looks upon him in many ways as the child she never had.
She is a sensible, intelligent woman, who is not driven by motives of greed and power. Her main aim is to build a bridge between Robert and David, as David's actions have repercussions that effect everyone...
