# Ellen Olenska — The Age of Innocence character guide

> Ellen Olenska in The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Countess Olenska, Madame Olenska, Ellen

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

May Welland's cousin, who returns from Europe with a scandalous reputation.

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