Who is Lionely Croy from The Wings of the Dove and what is their importance? The_Wings_of_the_Dove English & Literature Lionely Croy | The Wings of the Dove

Lionely Croy is Kate's father. He is described as a man who lives a sordid life. He left Kate's mother, forcing his to grow up in poverty, and insisted that Kate stay with Aunt Maud and marry the man of her choosing (Aunt Maud's).