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Henry Meltham

A young gentleman who flirts with Rosalie.

minor

Also known as Henry Meltham, Harry Meltham

First appearance: viii the coming out

Henry Meltham shows up with force in X: The Church. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Harry Meltham is discussed by the Murray sisters; he attends church frequently and shows attention to them, but Agnes barely notices him.
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In X: The Church: Harry Meltham is discussed by the Murray sisters; he attends church frequently and shows attention to them, but Agnes barely notices him. Later, in The Visit: Harry Meltham; pursued Rosalie in London;…

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AGAgnes GreyTAThomas AshbyMHMr. HatfieldMMMatilda MurrayMGMr. GreenHMHenry Meltham

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Village life and minor characters
  • Protagonist
  • Moral and social contrasts

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Henry Meltham in viii the coming out