Who is Caroline Gardiner from --and Ladies of the Club and what is their importance? #NAME? English & Literature Caroline Gardiner | --and Ladies of the Club

Aunt of Douglas Gardiner and sister of Lavina Gardiner, Caroline is somewhat reclusive and only agrees to join the club because she feels the need to foster friendships that will help Douglas with his future career plans. She and her sister hate Douglas's wife, Barbara and are miserable near the ends of their lives, having harbored hatred and animosity for so long.