An Outback Marriage · Character

Ellen Harriott

A governess with moonlight-ride fancies and a secret engagement, who discovers too late what kind of man she has promised herself to.

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Also known as Ellen

First appearance: V: The Coming of the Heiress

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The governess at Kuryong, a former nurse who helps Mrs.

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Ellen drifts into an informal understanding with Gavan Blake, built on dances and stolen kisses rather than any real proposal, and treats the secrecy as something precious. She is proud, quick to freeze when her dignity…

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Gavan Blake
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Ellen Harriott is a refined Englishwoman who becomes a romantic interest for Gavan Blake,… How this plays out →
Gavan Blake
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Ellen Harriott is a refined Englishwoman who becomes a romantic interest for Gavan Blake,… How this plays out →
Gavan Blake
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Ellen Harriott is a refined Englishwoman who becomes a romantic interest for Gavan Blake,… How this plays out →

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V: The Coming of the Heiress
The governess at Kuryong, a former nurse who helps Mrs. Gordon prepare for Mary Grant's arrival.
VIII: At the Homestead
A bush-reared governess with grand fantasies; she is intensely excited by Mary's arrival and dazzled by her wardrobe.
X: A Lawyer in the Bush
The governess at Kuryong who writes a secret love letter to Blake, expressing her desire to marry him and leave the station.
XI: A Walk in the Moonlight
Present at Kuryong, she has her own reasons for wanting to get Blake outside and engages in love-talk with him during the walk.
Mr. Blake Breaks His Engagement
Heartbroken but composed, she confronts Blake about his true motives and refuses to forgive easily.
XIII: The Rivals
Watches Blake's attentions to Mary without jealousy, waiting and observing.
A Nurse and Her Assistant
Feeling depressed and seeking distraction, she volunteers to nurse Red Mick after his accident, showing competence and compassion.
The Real Certificate
Seen in Tarrong by Blake; she goes deathly white but makes no sign of recognition.
A Legal Battle
Sitting with Mary and Mrs. Gordon, she spots the forged certificate and alerts Bouncer.
Races and a Win
Attends the races with the Kuryong party and is driven home in the four-in-hand after the brawl.

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