Slough House · Character
Meg Butterfield
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2 · Ch. 9
Meg Butterfield radiates bohemian warmth wrapped in layers of fabric and smoke, her presence suggesting someone who has lived outside conventional boundaries. The silver threads in her skirt catch light like small rebellions against conformity.
- Gender
- female
- Age
- middle-aged
- First appears
- Book 2 · Ch. 9
- Books
- 1
Meg Butterfield appears as a distinctive bohemian figure whose clothing choices reflect a lifetime of defying expectations. Her graying fair hair hidden beneath a black silk turban, combined with her layered ensemble of embroidered skirt, cardigan, and fringed shawl, creates a memorable visual presence. The smoking materials spread before her suggest someone comfortable with small rituals and personal habits.
Description
Meg Butterfield presents a bohemian appearance with graying fair hair concealed beneath a black silk turban. Fine wrinkles fan around her eyes, suggesting years of expressive living. Her distinctive attire includes a long ankle-length skirt embroidered with silver lurex thread, a black cardigan with deep pockets, and a shawl decorated with red fringe. Her table displays smoking paraphernalia including a tobacco pouch, cigarette papers, and a cheap lighter.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- DB
Damien Butterfieldmother
Meg is Damien's mother and receives a phone call from him about car troubles.

River Cartwrightlocal acquaintance
Meg is a local resident and mother of Damien Butterfield; she and River have friendly conversations in the pub about his supposed writing project.
Story so far
BOOK 2Mertvye l'vy
Appearances
Meet Meg Butterfield in Bookworm
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