The Dresden Files · Character
Jennifer Stanton
Also known as Jennifer, the Stanton woman, Jenny Stanton
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 1
Jennifer is glimpsed only through someone else's dismissive description, leaving more attitude than personality in the little the book reveals. She remains a name at the edge of the scene, her own voice and presence unknown.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Jennifer is mentioned as a friend of Linda's, described in the text with a derogatory sexual label. The novel provides no further characterization, relationships, or arc for her.
Description
No physical appearance is given for Jennifer. Her age is identified only as adult; her build, coloring, hair, eyes, face, clothing, and manner remain unspecified. A woman in her twenties, in fabulous condition, with chestnut-colored, apparently dyed hair cut in a pageboy style and partly open, vaguely green eyes. At the crime scene she is naked, with tan lines around her hips and damp hair; her black sheath dress and pumps are nearby.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Monica Sellsolder sister
Monica and Jennifer were sisters with the same mother. Monica describes Jennifer as a rebellious younger sister who ran away to become an actress and became a sex worker; Jennifer tried to protect Monica and was killed by Victor.
- JS
Jenny Sellsniece
Jenny is Jennifer’s niece and was named for her aunt. She loved Jennifer and understands that Victor killed her, despite the adults’ silence.
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresdeninvestigator
Jennifer is a murder victim whose heart was magically torn from her chest. Harry sees her death as part of the same pattern as Tommy Tomm's and Linda Randall's.
- B
Biancaemployer
Bianca employed Jennifer at the Velvet Room and sent her to clients, including Tommy Tomm. Bianca describes Jennifer as hers and is deeply affected by her murder.
- LR
Linda Randallconflicting source relationships
Linda and Jennifer worked together for Bianca, were roommates for a time, shared a bed, and remained close enough that Jennifer sought a reunion.
- TT
Tommy Tommconflicting source relationships
Stanton and Tomm are found dead together in the Madison Hotel suite, apparently having been lovers. Their deaths are the paired killings that launch the police investigation.
Victor Sellsconflicting source relationships
Victor killed Jennifer after she threatened to expose him to the police and Johnny Marcone if he would not let Monica leave.
Story so far
BOOK 1Storm Front
Key events
Gallery
Book 1: Storm Front
Appearances
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