Who is Edith Mallory from Out to Canaan and what is their importance? Out_to_Canaan English & Literature Edith Mallory | Out to Canaan

Edith Mallory is a rich neighbor of Mitford who owns several businesses on Main Street. Edith Mallory is not a kind woman, and has clashed with Father Tim in a previous novel. Edith wants to control Mitford, in part to get back at Father Tim for turning down her romantic overtures. Edith Mallory gives Mack Stroupe the money he needs to run his campaign in order to promote her own companies and their desire to bring commerce to Mitford. Edith is out maneuvered every time by Father Tim without either of them realizing what the other is doing.