Cynthia Coffin

As the proprietor of the British Club in Simla, Cynthia Coffin is the Queen of Simla society. Very little happens in this hill station without Cynthia's prior knowledge or approval. Cynthia is a glamorous woman who lives by her own strict code of ethics. Cynthia has a very close relationship with Ralph and does all in her power to ensure his advancement.

Julie Walters plays Cynthia Coffin.

History
We first meet Cynthia when she enters the club and sees how stinky it is. She is helped by Kaiser. She has a close relationship with Ralph as she sets him up to have sex with Madeleine Mathers. She also remembers Alice Whelan from the past. Ralph turns to Cynthia for solace, by which time Mohan has been found dead in his cell. The Sipi fair takes place, where Indians can enter the grounds of the British Club.Stafford Armitage dies and Ranu offers Ian Mcleod work as his plantation manager to the disgust of the racist Cynthia Coffin.