A Study in Scarlet · Character
Lucy Ferrier
A fair-haired child of the mountains, raised among pine and wheat, whose awakening heart sets in motion a chain of events no one can stop.
supporting
Also known as Little Lucy Ferrier, Lucy, Ferrier, old Ferrier, poor Lucy, sweet Lucy
First appearance: I: On the Great Alkali Plain
As a supporting figure in A Study in Scarlet, Lucy Ferrier is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Orphaned girl rescued by Ferrier, grows up in Utah, and becomes the object of affection for both Mormon suitors and Jefferson Hope.
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With Jefferson Hope (romantic): Jefferson Hope is deeply in love with Lucy Ferrier, and their relationship is a tender, devoted romance tragically cut short by Mormon persecution. With John Ferrier (family): John…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Family
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- London Investigation Support
- Utah Mormon Conflict
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the tension of…
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- Jefferson Hope
romantic · positive
Jefferson Hope is deeply in love with Lucy Ferrier, and their relationship is a tender,… How this plays out →
- John Ferrier
family · positive
- Brigham Young
rivalry · negative
- Jefferson Hope
romantic · positive
Jefferson Hope is deeply in love with Lucy Ferrier, and their relationship is a tender,… How this plays out →
- John Ferrier
family · positive
- Jefferson Hope
romantic · positive
Jefferson Hope is deeply in love with Lucy Ferrier, and their relationship is a tender,… How this plays out →
- Brigham Young
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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See Lucy Ferrier in I: On the Great Alkali PlainIn the story
Lucy Ferrier appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Country of the Saints
- I: On the Great Alkali Plain
- II: The Flower of Utah
- III: John Ferrier Talks with the Prophet
- IV: A Flight for Life
- The Avenging Angels
Chapter companion notes
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See Lucy Ferrier in I: On the Great Alkali Plain