Slough House · Character
Diana Taverner
Also known as Lady Di
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 5
Diana Taverner appears as a poised woman whose hair has grown longer and taken on a curly texture since a previous encounter, though it may be a wig styled by a skilled hairdresser. She wears a dark cloak over matching dark tights, creating a sleek and understated silhouette suited to her role as Lady Di. Her overall presence suggests elegance and subtle mystery in a modern or near-modern setting.
- Gender
- female
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Description
Diana Taverner appears as a poised woman whose hair has grown longer and taken on a curly texture since a previous encounter, though it may be a wig styled by a skilled hairdresser. She wears a dark cloak over matching dark tights, creating a sleek and understated silhouette suited to her role as Lady Di. Her overall presence suggests elegance and subtle mystery in a modern or near-modern setting.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Arkady Pashkinhandler-asset
Diana Taverner becomes involved in Webb's unauthorized recruitment of Pashkin
Catherine Standishcolleagues
Catherine works at Regent's Park and has connections to Taverner through shared professional networks
Jackson Lambcolleague
Diana Taverner has a professional relationship with Jackson Lamb, though he operates independently of her authority.
Louisa Guysubordinate to superior
Diana Taverner is aware of the Pashkin operation that Louisa is working on, though she is not directly involved in its day-to-day management.
James Webbsuperior
Diana Taverner is James Webb's superior at Regent's Park; he has daily contact with her and seeks to advance his career through their relationship.
Marcus Longridgesuspected mole
Marcus Longridge is suspected by Shirley Dander of being Diana Taverner's planted mole
Min Harpersuperior to subordinate
Diana Taverner was aware of Min Harper's death and discussed the operational implications with James Webb.
Roger Lawtonmanipulator
Diana Taverner manipulated Roger Lawton into declaring emergency in the City, leading to his resignation
Shirley Dandersuspected mole
Shirley Dander is suspected by Marcus Longridge of being Diana Taverner's planted mole
Leonard Bradleymentor-protégé
Bradley was Taverner's mentor and her mole in Westminster before his death
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Nick Duffysuperior
Diana Taverner is Nick Duffy's superior who approved his report on Min Harper's death, which Jackson Lamb later questions.
Story so far
BOOK 2Mertvye l'vy
Gallery
Book 2: Mertvye l'vy
Appearances
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